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Species Details
Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityAdults have been collected only in June.
IdentificationThe first elytral stria complete, reaching from base to apex. Dark piceous to black, upper surface almost constantly with brassy (rarely bluish or greenish) lustre. Appendages are hardly paler; may be brown or reddish with dark knees in some Alaska specimens. Prothorax short, with sides strongly sinuate in basal half. Elytra with ten striae, the second abbreviated at apex, the ninth almost disappeared. Sixth interval, often catenate, with foveate setigerous punctures. Length 8.3 to 13 mm.
Scientific Name
Pelophila borealis
Habitat
Hygrophilus, close to water in sunny areas, on soft soils rich in organics; also above tree line.
Seasonality
Adults have been collected only in June.
Identification
The first elytral stria complete, reaching from base to apex. Dark piceous to black, upper surface almost constantly with brassy (rarely bluish or greenish) lustre. Appendages are hardly paler; may be brown or reddish…
The first elytral stria complete, reaching from base to apex. Dark piceous to black, upper surface almost constantly with brassy (rarely bluish or greenish) lustre. Appendages are hardly paler; may be brown or reddish with dark knees in some Alaska specimens. Prothorax short, with sides strongly sinuate in basal half. Elytra with ten striae, the second abbreviated at apex, the ninth almost disappeared. Sixth interval, often catenate, with foveate setigerous punctures. Length 8.3 to 13 mm.
Life History
Overwinters in the adult stage.
Conservation
Common.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is found in Alaska and ranges across northern Canada. In Alberta this species has been collected only in the central regions.
Citation
Page Citation for Pelophila borealis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Pelophila borealis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-1620/9-419509. Accessed 27 Nov. 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 432 specimens of this Species.
UASM101046 - Pelophila borealis
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
UASM101041 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Caribou Mountains Wildland Park, Wentzel Lake
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.; Hilchie, J. S.
Date Collected2003-07-09/2003-07-11
UASM101042 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Caribou Mountains Wildland Park, Wentzel Lake
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.; Hilchie, J. S.
Date Collected2003-07-09/2003-07-11
UASM142136 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Summit Lodge
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Maddison, D. R.; Stork, N. E.
Date Collected1981-06-04
UASM142137 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Summit Lodge
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Maddison, D. R.; Stork, N. E.
Date Collected1981-06-04
UASM142138 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Northwest Territories, Peel River
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Maddison, D. R.; Stork, N. E.
Date Collected1981-06-20
UASM156324 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Haines Highway
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-26
UASM156325 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Churchill
Collected ByHocking, B.
Date Collected1961-06-07
UASM156326 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Fort Churchill
Collected ByPickering, L. R.
Date Collected1951-06-15
UASM156327 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Sipiwesk
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1917-07-13
UASM156328 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Anthony
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1951-06-16
UASM156329 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Anthony
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1951-06-16
UASM156330 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Anthony
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1951-06-16
UASM156331 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Anthony
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1951-06-16
UASM156332 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Anthony
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1951-06-16
UASM156333 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Anthony
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1951-06-16
UASM156334 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Anthony
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1951-06-18
UASM156335 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Anthony
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1951-06-19
UASM156336 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Anthony
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1951-06-19
UASM156337 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Anthony
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1951-06-19
UASM156338 - Pelophila borealis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Anthony
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1951-06-19