What is this beetle

[invertebrateguy]

So, I found this big ground beetle while looking for carabus granulatus ground beetles at my local forest.

All I know that it is in the carabus family and it is some sort of violet ground beetle.
It also could be gravid since it’s abdomen is big and a bit white.
Found in Toronto, Canada
Here is the picture I took it may not look that violet because of the lighting

 

[Tbone192]

Looks like some species of large carabid, I've seen the same with the purplish elytrum edge.

I'd say it is likely Carabus nemoralis, which is native to Europe but has been introduced to and is thriving in North America.

 

[HooahArmy]

Hey there! The dimples on your little fellow are very unique and cause me to agree it may be a Carabus nemoralis. (though with the letter 'n' in the species name)
Here is an article about them: https://islandnature.ca/2011/03/gorgeous-ground-beetles/

 

[Tentacle Toast]

Attractive...

 

[Tbone192]

Hey there! The dimples on your little fellow are very unique and cause me to agree it may be a Carabus nemoralis. (though with the letter 'n' in the species name)
Here is an article about them: https://islandnature.ca/2011/03/gorgeous-ground-beetles/

Dang autocorrect and scientific names

 

[invertebrateguy]

Looks like some species of large carabid, I've seen the same with the purplish elytrum edge.

I'd say it is likely Carabus nemoralis, which is native to Europe but has been introduced to and is thriving in North America.

I have searched up some pictures and it looks the most like carabus nemoralis