Broscus cephalotes is a species of nocturnal, coastal ground beetle found throughout most of Europe. Its habitat in Europe spans from western Europe into western Siberia. The species was introduced recently (circa 1975) in the eastern areas of Canada. The beetle has since spread farther south and west into the United States. The Carabidae family, of which Broscus cephalotes is a part, is generally considered as a family that is beneficial to humans due to their predatory habits. Their varied diet often includes crop pests and other small organisms.