About Scaphinotus angusticollis (Mannerheim, 1823)
Scaphinotus angusticollis, commonly called the narrow-collared snail-eating beetle, is a species of ground beetle belonging to the family Carabidae. It is found in North America, specifically in the locations of British Columbia, Quebec, Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington. In this range, it lives in coniferous forests, mixed forests, deciduous forests, and cultivated fields. Adult individuals of this species are brachypterous, gregarious, and nocturnal. This species occurs in multiple different color forms, including dark black and deep red. These distinct color morphs are associated with specific regions. S. angusticollis has been observed preying on snails, slugs, earthworms, and spiders.
