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Abelisaurus
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Info: A large carnivorous dinosaur. More here:

Pterostichus melanarius/Pterostichus algidus/Pterostichus herculaneus (Black ground beetle, Strawberry ground beetle)
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Size: 12-18 mm long
Info: These are very common black ground beetles. They are called "Strawberry" because, though they are predators, they sometimes eat strawberries. More here: and
Local info: "The Abelisaurus are fierce beetles with powerful jaws. They hunt many insects."
Damage type: Crush (jaws), Tackle (legs, body, horn), Venom (irritant chemicals)
Damage level: mid- to high Ceratosaur-class (jaws), Ceratosaur-class (legs, body), low Ant-class (irritants)
Armor durability level: Strong-class
Immune system durability level: Likely Wolf-class
Speed level: Ceratosaur-class
Swimming ability level: Common-class
Eyesight level: Ceratosaur-class
Intelligence level: Beetle-class
Where to find: Under rocks and logs, anywhere where there is prey.
Care: A great beetle for beginning bug keepers. They love small or dead slugs, along with a few small worms.
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