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Glossy dark in color is what a black-shelled beetle looks like.

Specifically, the insect is question also can be identified as the common ground beetle (Pterostichus melanarius). Its abdomen, antennae, thorax, segmented legs, and two sets of wings convey an overall dark impression. Since it is a naturalized beetle introduced into North America from Europe, the beetle uses the dark colors to good effect in seeking darker ground and shady locations away from competitors and predators.

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Most beetles, also known as the Cleopatra genus do have hard black "shells." The "shell" that helps protect the beetle is known as its exoskeleton.

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