Species Details

Calosoma lepidum

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SeasonalityAdults have been collected in April to June. IdentificationThis species, in the subgenus Chrysostigma, is similar to calidum, but differs on the following: The entire body is shorter, with broader elytra, which are almost constantly more or less rufinistic. Prothorax narrower, more constricted towards the base, basal foveae smaller, side margin more narrowly and less distinctly reflexed. Elytral foveae usually more numerous, smaller, not or very little broader than their interval, adjoining striae not disturbed; transverse lines of the intervals less deep and regular, particularly near the suture; all striae as a rule deeper. Length 17 to 23 mm.

Scientific Name Calosoma lepidum Habitat A rather xerophilus species, confined to the open prairie. Seasonality Adults have been collected in April to June. Identification
This species, in the subgenus Chrysostigma, is similar to calidum, but differs on the following: The entire body is shorter, with broader elytra, which are almost constantly more or less rufinistic. Prothorax…
This species, in the subgenus Chrysostigma, is similar to calidum, but differs on the following: The entire body is shorter, with broader elytra, which are almost constantly more or less rufinistic. Prothorax narrower, more constricted towards the base, basal foveae smaller, side margin more narrowly and less distinctly reflexed. Elytral foveae usually more numerous, smaller, not or very little broader than their interval, adjoining striae not disturbed; transverse lines of the intervals less deep and regular, particularly near the suture; all striae as a rule deeper. Length 17 to 23 mm.
Life History No information available. Conservation Relatively common. Diet Info Predatory, particularly in the larval stage, specializing upon caterpillars and pupae of Lepidoptera. Range This species is found in north central United States and western Canada, east of the Rockies. In Alberta this species is found only in the south east.

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"Species Details - Calosoma lepidum, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-1419. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Authorship

Name Lindroth, Carl H.
Role species page author
Date 1961

References

Specimen Information

There are 43 specimens of this Species.

43 results plotted on map in 13 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM1764 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Southeastern Alberta Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R. Date Collected1955-05-19

UASM1765 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ralston Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R. Date Collected1955-05-12

UASM1766 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ralston Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R. Date Collected1955-05-12

UASM1767 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redcliff Collected ByGetty, R.; Larson, D. J.; Whitehead, D. R. Date Collected1964-05-10

UASM1768 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Onefour Collected Byvan Nidek, C. B. Date Collected1982-05-22/1982-05-24

UASM1769 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Onefour Collected Byvan Nidek, C. B. Date Collected1982-05-22/1982-05-24

UASM1770 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redcliff Collected ByGetty, R.; Larson, D. J.; Whitehead, D. R. Date Collected1964-05-10

UASM1771 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redcliff Collected ByGetty, R.; Larson, D. J.; Whitehead, D. R. Date Collected1964-05-10

UASM1772 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redcliff Collected ByGetty, R.; Larson, D. J.; Whitehead, D. R. Date Collected1964-05-10

UASM1773 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redcliff Collected ByGetty, R.; Larson, D. J.; Whitehead, D. R. Date Collected1964-05-10

UASM1774 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redcliff Collected ByGetty, R.; Larson, D. J.; Whitehead, D. R. Date Collected1964-05-10

UASM1775 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redcliff Collected ByGetty, R.; Larson, D. J.; Whitehead, D. R. Date Collected1964-05-10

UASM1776 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Onefour Collected Byvan Nidek, C. B. Date Collected1982-05-22/1982-05-24

UASM1777 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Onefour Collected Byvan Nidek, C. B. Date Collected1982-05-22/1982-05-24

UASM1908 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Brooks Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R. Date Collected1971-06-09

UASM1909 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Brooks Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R. Date Collected1971-06-09

UASM1965 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ralston Collected ByLeech, R.; Laird, M. Date Collected1980-04-27

UASM1966 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ralston Collected ByLeech, R.; Laird, M. Date Collected1980-04-27

UASM1967 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Suffield Collected ByBall, G. E.; Finnamore, A. T. Date Collected1994-06-29

UASM1968 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Suffield Collected ByBall, G. E.; Finnamore, A. T. Date Collected1994-06-29

UASM96475 - Calosoma lepidum

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calgary Date Collected1924-12-01

Adult Seasonal Distribution