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Species Details
Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityAdults have been collected in June 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 16 to 26 mm.
Scientific Name
Carabus taedatus
Habitat
A xerophilus species, preferring open, gravelly soil, usually moraine, with thin, low vegetation.
Seasonality
Adults have been collected in June 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 16 to 26 mm.
Life History
Probably overwinters in the adult stage.
Conservation
Common.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is found in Alaska and ranges through the western half of United States and most of Canada. In Alberta this species has been collected in most areas except the north west and south east regions.
Citation
Page Citation for Carabus taedatus
Page Citation
"Species Details - Carabus taedatus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-1426/9-198709. Accessed 04 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 434 specimens of this Species.
UASM152034 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sundre
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1976-10-02
UASM152035 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rock Lake
Date Collected1967-06-13
UASM152036 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillian Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-08-16
UASM152037 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillian Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-08-16
UASM152038 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillian Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-08-16
UASM152039 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillian Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-08-16
UASM152040 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillian Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-08-16
UASM152041 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Oliver
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-05-22/1958-05-23
UASM152042 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Pine River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-17
UASM152043 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Alaska Highway
Collected ByMason, W. R. M.
Date Collected1948-08-31
UASM152044 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Wynndel
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Stace-Smith
Date Collected1955-08-24
UASM152045 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Cypress Hills, Caton Creek Valley
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-17
UASM152046 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
Collected ByBall, K. E.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1989-08-20/1989-08-22
UASM152047 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Arrow Mountain
Date Collected1987-10-02
UASM152048 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Golden
Collected ByCarr, J.; Carr, B.; Pollock, D.
Date Collected1984-08-24
UASM152049 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Montana, Powell county, MacDonald Pass
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Campbell, J. M.; Hammond, P. M.
Date Collected1976-07-07
UASM152050 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New Mexico, Grant county, Iron Creek
Collected ByBall, K. E.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1969-08-20
UASM152051 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New Mexico, Grant county, Iron Creek
Collected ByBall, K. E.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1969-08-20
UASM152052 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New Mexico, Grant county, Iron Creek
Collected ByBall, K. E.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1969-08-20
UASM152053 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New Mexico, Grant county, Iron Creek
Collected ByBall, K. E.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1969-08-20
UASM152054 - Carabus taedatus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New Mexico, Lincoln county, Angus
Collected ByNewton, A.
Date Collected1972-07-08