[3] A large, lustrous black beetle found throughout the United States, its habitat is fields and disturbed areas.

About 25mm to 28mm long, its grooved elytra have rows of metallic dots or pits.

[2] These insects can be found roaming in forests, grasslands, and other areas in search of food, which is primarily caterpillars and other invertebrates.

They are fast runners, using their long legs to cover large expanses of area and to evade predation[4].

They are typically nocturnal hunters and may hide under stones, leaves, or wood during the day [5].