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Carabus coriaceus
Species of beetle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Carabus coriaceus, commonly known as the leather beetle, is a species of beetle widespread in Europe, where it is primarily found in deciduous forests and mixed forests. The species undergoes aestivation during the hottest, driest parts of the summer.[1]
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Etymology
The leather beetle got its name from its appearance, resembling leather. This, in turn, is also how it got its scientific name, C. coriaceus, as 'coriaceus' means 'leathery' in English.
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