Species Details
Calosoma frigidum
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SeasonalityAdults have been collected in May and June.
IdentificationThis species, in the subgenus Calosoma, is characterized by the small, short prothorax which, compared with the elytra, is pronouncedly narrow. Black, often with faint bronze lustre, sides of prothorax and elytral foveae and side margins usually metallic (green, golden or purple); ventral side with green or purple reflection; legs black. Length 17 to 27 mm.
Scientific Name
Calosoma frigidum
Habitat
This species may occur in all kinds of habitats, but apparently prefers open woodland.
Seasonality
Adults have been collected in May and June.
Identification
This species, in the subgenus Calosoma, is characterized by the small, short prothorax which, compared with the elytra, is pronouncedly narrow. Black, often with faint bronze lustre, sides of prothorax and elytral…
This species, in the subgenus Calosoma, is characterized by the small, short prothorax which, compared with the elytra, is pronouncedly narrow. Black, often with faint bronze lustre, sides of prothorax and elytral foveae and side margins usually metallic (green, golden or purple); ventral side with green or purple reflection; legs black. Length 17 to 27 mm.
Life History
Overwintering occurs in the adult stage. Adults readily climb trees in seach of caterpillars.
Conservation
Common.
Diet Info
Predatory, particularly in the larval stage, specializing upon caterpillars and pupae of Lepidoptera.
Range
This species is wide ranging in both United States and Canada. In Alberta this species has been collected in the central regions.
Citation
Page Citation for Calosoma frigidum
Page Citation
"Species Details - Calosoma frigidum, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-1399. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
References
Author
Bousquet, Yves and Andre Larochelle
Title
Catalogue of the Geadephaga (Coleoptera: Trachypachidae, Rhysodidae, Carabidae Including Cicindelini) of America North of Mexico
Publication Date
1993
Series Title
Memoirs of the Entomological Society of Canada
Pages
1-397
Author
Lindroth, Carl H.
Title
The Ground-beetles of Canada and Alaska. Part 2.
Publication Date
1961
Series Title
Opuscula Entomologica
Volume
20
Pages
1-200
Specimen Information
There are 163 specimens of this Species.
UASM1703 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Huggett
Collected ByWhitehead, D. R.
Date Collected1964-06-14
UASM1704 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Huggett
Collected ByWhitehead, D. R.
Date Collected1964-06-14
UASM1705 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Huggett
Collected ByWhitehead, D. R.
Date Collected1964-06-14
UASM1706 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Elk Island National Park
Collected ByWhitehead, D. R.
Date Collected1967-05-13
UASM1707 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1708 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1709 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1710 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1711 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1712 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1713 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1714 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1715 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1716 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1717 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1718 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1719 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1720 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1721 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1722 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09
UASM1723 - Calosoma frigidum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1955-06-09