title: Harpalus laevipes
text: # Harpalus laevipes
  
  Harpalus laevipes is a species of black coloured phytophagous ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae. It is found in Asia and is also common in North America.
  
  ## Description
  
  The species is 9.5–12 millimetres (0.37–0.47 in) long.
  
  ## Habitat and ecology
  
  It is found in gravelly moraines and shallow soils. It can also be found under stones, low herbal shrubs and limestone. The species is quite equipped to the mountainous lifestyle. It feeds on Calluna species.
  
  