Species Details
Carabus chamissonis
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SeasonalityAdults have been collected in May to September.
IdentificationThis species is in the subgenus Oreocarabus. A rather variable species, but common features are: Black, without any trace of metallic lustre, elytra often rufinistic. The raised margin of prothorax is better defined inwards than in nemoralis. The elytral sculpture is based on seven faint ridges on each interval between the rows of foveae but the ridges are irregular, often so obscure and confluent that the impression is of punctures arranged into winding rows. Length 12.4 to 16.5 mm.
Scientific Name
Carabus chamissonis
Habitat
Found primarily in open, dry country, particularly the tundra.
Seasonality
Adults have been collected in May to September.
Identification
This species is in the subgenus Oreocarabus. A rather variable species, but common features are: Black, without any trace of metallic lustre, elytra often rufinistic. The raised margin of prothorax is better defined…
This species is in the subgenus Oreocarabus. A rather variable species, but common features are: Black, without any trace of metallic lustre, elytra often rufinistic. The raised margin of prothorax is better defined inwards than in nemoralis. The elytral sculpture is based on seven faint ridges on each interval between the rows of foveae but the ridges are irregular, often so obscure and confluent that the impression is of punctures arranged into winding rows. Length 12.4 to 16.5 mm.
Life History
Presence of immature adults in August suggests this species overwinters in the adult stage.
Conservation
Common.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is found in Alaska and northeastern United States and ranges across most of Canada. In Alberta this species is relatively common throughout, except the very dry south-east regions.
Citation
Page Citation for Carabus chamissonis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Carabus chamissonis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-1421. Accessed 07 May. 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 178 specimens of this Species.
UASM1847 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByShpeley, D.
Date Collected1977-06-16
UASM1848 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByShpeley, D.
Date Collected1977-06-16
UASM1849 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Grande Prairie
Date Collected1972-08-03
UASM1850 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Grande Prairie
Date Collected1972-08-03
UASM1851 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lac La Biche
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1978-06-17/1978-06-18
UASM1852 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fred Creek
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1976-09-25
UASM1853 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, George Lake
Collected ByU of A ENT Dept.
Date Collected1967-06-05
UASM1854 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, George Lake
Collected ByU of A ENT Dept.
Date Collected1967-06-05
UASM32787 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Peace River
Collected ByJacobs, J. M.
Date Collected2000-06-20/2000-07-11
UASM101028 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Gardiner Lakes
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.; Macaulay, D.; Macaulay, S.
Date Collected2004-07-09/2004-07-11
UASM101029 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Sand River
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.; Hilchie, J. S.; Holmberg, R.
Date Collected2004-06-11/2004-06-14
UASM101030 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Big Island Lake
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.; Hilchie, J. S.; Holmberg, R.
Date Collected2004-06-10/2004-06-14
UASM101031 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Gardiner Lakes
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.; Macaulay, D.; Macaulay, S.
Date Collected2004-07-09/2004-07-11
UASM101032 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Big Island Lake
Collected ByJohnson, T.
Date Collected2004-07-07/2004-07-14
UASM101033 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Gardiner Lakes
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.; Hilchie, J. S.; Holmberg, R.
Date Collected2004-06-05/2004-06-06
UASM101034 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Big Island Lake
Collected ByJohnson, T.
Date Collected2004-06-15/2004-07-08
UASM101035 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Big Island Lake
Collected ByJohnson, T.
Date Collected2004-06-15/2004-07-08
UASM101036 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Big Island Lake
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.; Hilchie, J. S.; Holmberg, R.
Date Collected2004-06-06/2004-06-10
UASM101037 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Big Island Lake
Collected ByJohnson, T.
Date Collected2004-06-15/2004-07-08
UASM101038 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Big Island Lake
Collected ByJohnson, T.
Date Collected2004-06-15/2004-07-08
UASM101039 - Carabus chamissonis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Big Island Lake
Collected ByJohnson, T.
Date Collected2004-07-14/2004-07-19