Species Details
Gehringia olympica
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SeasonalityAdults have been collected throughout July.
IdentificationSmall size (1.6 to 1.7 mm.) is the easiest character observed . Black or very dark piceous, antennae and legs slightly paler, rufescent. Antennae short, pubescent, except on basal segment. Entire upper surface with scattered setigerous punctures. Prothorax cordate. Elytra with deep sutural (and often faintlysuggested second and third) stria, otherwise with the sparse, setigerous punctures arranged in irregular longitudinal rows; apex truncate, exposing the last tergite. Length 1.6 to 1.7 mm.
Scientific Name
Gehringia olympica
Habitat
Confined to the gravel banks of small brooks with clear, cold water.
Seasonality
Adults have been collected throughout July.
Identification
Small size (1.6 to 1.7 mm.) is the easiest character observed . Black or very dark piceous, antennae and legs slightly paler, rufescent. Antennae short, pubescent, except on basal segment. Entire upper surface with…
Small size (1.6 to 1.7 mm.) is the easiest character observed . Black or very dark piceous, antennae and legs slightly paler, rufescent. Antennae short, pubescent, except on basal segment. Entire upper surface with scattered setigerous punctures. Prothorax cordate. Elytra with deep sutural (and often faintlysuggested second and third) stria, otherwise with the sparse, setigerous punctures arranged in irregular longitudinal rows; apex truncate, exposing the last tergite. Length 1.6 to 1.7 mm.
Life History
Larvae present in June. Overwinters in the adult stage.
Conservation
Relatively rare.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is found in northwestern United States and western Canada, including the north. In Alberta this species has been collected only in the extreme south west corner.
Citation
Page Citation for Gehringia olympica
Page Citation
"Species Details - Gehringia olympica, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-1547. Accessed 26 Apr. 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 28 specimens of this Species.
UASM755 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-26
UASM756 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-26
UASM757 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-26
UASM758 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-26
UASM759 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-26
UASM760 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-26
UASM761 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-26
UASM762 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-26
UASM763 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-26
UASM764 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-26
UASM765 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-26
UASM766 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-26
UASM767 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-26
UASM768 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Coleman
Collected ByCarr, B. F.; Carr, J. L.
Date Collected1961-07-03
UASM769 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Coleman
Collected ByCarr, B. F.; Carr, J. L.
Date Collected1961-07-03
UASM145089 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Big Boulder Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-15
UASM145090 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Big Boulder Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-15
UASM145091 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Sikanni River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-18
UASM145092 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Sikanni River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-18
UASM145093 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Sikanni River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-18
UASM145095 - Gehringia olympica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Ashnola River
Collected ByPollock, D. A.
Date Collected1989-06-18