Pogonus riparius

Pogonus riparius is a species of beetle of the family Carabidae. It is distributed along the Mediterranean coast of southern Europe, from Spain to Albania. It is also present on Cyprus. In Bulgaria, it is found along the coast of the Black Sea.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 6–8 mm.

Biology

This species occupies environments where plants of Arthrocnemetea grow. It has been observed that in some populations along the Adriatic coast, the different life phases of this species can overlap in the same year.