Beetle in the house

[trevorbayliss]

Does anyone recognise this beetle. Is it a standard beetle. We have a few in the house and just not sure where they are coming from.

Not sure if this is the right section to post in, but thought gardening might be nearish.

 

[honda]

Not a very clear picture Trevor and could be mistaken but looks to me like a Water Beetle.

 

[blightymam]

By the shape of it's body, looks like it may be a common ground beetle. They pretty much stay on the ground as the name suggests and only climb a bit for dinner. Does it have a ridge on it's back? It could have a slightly iridescent sheen to it's shell too, tho doesn't have to. They're great to have in the garden, nosh on slugs & aphids they do. I think they come into homes for shelter and also are attracted to light, so a porch light may attract them?

 

[trevorbayliss]

yes i thought it was a common beetle as well.

 

[JBR]

We used to call them 'black clocks'.

I once poked my finger at one and it tried to bite me. Must have been hungry.