The Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle is typically 0.6 inches to 0.9 inches (16mm to 24mm) in size and has the following descriptors / identifiers: black; red; green; auburn; burgundy back; ridges; heart-shaped neck; two-toned; glossy.
It has a typical diet of the following: snails; slugs; fruit; worms.
Territorial Area Map (Visual Reference Guide)
The map below showcases (in blue) the states and territories of North America where the Narrow-collared Snail-eating Beetle may be found (but is not limited to). This sort of data can be useful in seeing concentrations of a particular species over the continent as well as revealing possible migratory patterns over a species' given lifespan. Some species are naturally confined by environment, weather, mating habits, food resources and the like while others see widespread expansion across most, or all, of North America.
