Ablattaria arenaria (Kraatz, 1876) is a animal in the Silphidae family, order Coleoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Ablattaria arenaria (Kraatz, 1876)
Ablattaria arenaria, the snail-hunting carrion beetle, is native to the eastern Mediterranean and active as adults in spring.
Ablattaria arenaria, commonly known as the snail hunter, is a species of beetle belonging to the carrion beetle family Silphidae. As its common name suggests, this beetle preys on snails. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean region. Adult Ablattaria arenaria become active in the spring, and the start timing of their spring activity is influenced by relative humidity.
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