Species Details
Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityAdults have been collected from May to July.
IdentificationThe first elytral stria complete, reaching from base to apex. Larger than borealis, deep black throughout and very shiny; the entire body more heavily chitinized. Prothorax with sides less sinuate in basal half and more strongly reflexed, hind-angles produced as a small tooth. Elytral striae interrupted between the coarse punctures, dorsal foveae not conspicuous. Length 11.8 to 14.2 mm.
Scientific Name
Pelophila rudis
Habitat
Hygrophilus, close to water, on soils with vegetation.
Seasonality
Adults have been collected from May to July.
Identification
The first elytral stria complete, reaching from base to apex. Larger than borealis, deep black throughout and very shiny; the entire body more heavily chitinized. Prothorax with sides less sinuate in basal half and…
The first elytral stria complete, reaching from base to apex. Larger than borealis, deep black throughout and very shiny; the entire body more heavily chitinized. Prothorax with sides less sinuate in basal half and more strongly reflexed, hind-angles produced as a small tooth. Elytral striae interrupted between the coarse punctures, dorsal foveae not conspicuous. Length 11.8 to 14.2 mm.
Life History
Overwinters in the adult stage.
Conservation
A rare and local species.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is restricted to and found across Canada, except Saskatchewan. In Alberta this species has been collected only in the central regions and the north west corner of the province..
Citation
Page Citation for Pelophila rudis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Pelophila rudis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-1619. Accessed 03 Apr. 2025.
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 52 specimens of this Species.
UASM8178 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lower Mann Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1976-06-05
UASM8179 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Skeleton Lake
Date Collected1964-06-23
UASM8180 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Skeleton Lake
Date Collected1964-06-23
UASM8181 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Skeleton Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1964-06-23
UASM8182 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Skeleton Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1964-06-23
UASM8183 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Skeleton Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1964-06-23
UASM8184 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Wabamun Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1965-06-18
UASM8185 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Wabamun Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1965-06-18
UASM8186 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bistcho Lake
Collected ByShpeley, D.
Date Collected1987-06-12/1987-06-21
UASM8201 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bistcho Lake
Collected ByShpeley, D.
Date Collected1987-06-15/1987-06-21
UASM8202 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bistcho Lake
Collected ByShpeley, D.
Date Collected1987-06-12/1987-06-21
UASM8203 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bistcho Lake
Collected ByShpeley, D.
Date Collected1987-06-12/1987-06-21
UASM8204 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bistcho Lake
Collected ByShpeley, D.
Date Collected1987-06-12/1987-06-21
UASM8205 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bistcho Lake
Collected ByShpeley, D.
Date Collected1987-06-12/1987-06-21
UASM8206 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bistcho Lake
Collected ByShpeley, D.
Date Collected1987-06-12/1987-06-21
UASM8207 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bistcho Lake
Collected ByShpeley, D.
Date Collected1987-06-12/1987-06-21
UASM8208 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bistcho Lake
Collected ByShpeley, D.
Date Collected1987-06-12/1987-06-21
UASM8209 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Wabamun Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1965-06-18
UASM8210 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Skeleton Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E. & family
Date Collected1964-05-30/1964-05-31
UASM8211 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Skeleton Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E. & family
Date Collected1964-05-30/1964-05-31
UASM8212 - Pelophila rudis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Skeleton Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E. & family
Date Collected1964-05-30/1964-05-31