About Carabus elysii J.Thomson, 1856
Carabus elysii J.Thomson, 1856 is a species of ground beetle belonging to the Carabinae subfamily. This species is endemic to China. It has a black dorsal side and a dark reddish pronotum. Three recognized subspecies of Carabus elysii are: Carabus elysii elysii, Carabus elysii magnificens, and Carabus elysii pulcher.