IdentificationAdults are black, dull and narrow, 6.2 - 8 mm in length. Antennae are reddish-brown. Head is somewhat larger than Amara angustata. Prothorax characteristically wide about the middle with front angles more protruding than other species, usually straight sides in basal half, oblique outer basal fovea. Elytra long slightly rounded with pore puncture at the base and lighter reddish to dull black with greenish or bluish luster. Legs are dark reddish - brown. Male hind tibia internally have short hair outgrowth. Male genitalia internally bear a scaly sac like structure. Lateral lobes are hooked which are short and prominent (Lindroth, 1968).
Scientific NameAmara pallipesHabitat
This species is usually found on open habitats. Meadows are preferred and generally abundant near water sources (Lindroth, 1968).
Identification
Adults are black, dull and narrow, 6.2 - 8 mm in length. Antennae are reddish-brown. Head is somewhat larger than Amara angustata. Prothorax characteristically wide about the middle with front angles more protruding…
Adults are black, dull and narrow, 6.2 - 8 mm in length. Antennae are reddish-brown. Head is somewhat larger than Amara angustata. Prothorax characteristically wide about the middle with front angles more protruding than other species, usually straight sides in basal half, oblique outer basal fovea. Elytra long slightly rounded with pore puncture at the base and lighter reddish to dull black with greenish or bluish luster. Legs are dark reddish - brown. Male hind tibia internally have short hair outgrowth. Male genitalia internally bear a scaly sac like structure. Lateral lobes are hooked which are short and prominent (Lindroth, 1968).
Life History
No specific information on biology of this species is available.
Conservation
Information not available.
Diet Info
Adults feed on seeds of mainly grasses such as P. pratensis (Lundgren, 2009)
Range
This species has Transamerican distribution. In Canada, it is present in North-West Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick (Lindroth, 1954, Majka…
This species has Transamerican distribution. In Canada, it is present in North-West Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick (Lindroth, 1954, Majka et al., 2007, CBIF, 2010).
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Page Citation for Amara pallipes
Page Citation
"Species Details - Amara pallipes, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-20670. Accessed 31 Aug. 2024.
References
AuthorGovernment of Canada
TitleCanadian Biodiversity Information Facility
Publication Date2002
AuthorLundgren, J. G.
TitleRelationships of Natural Enemies and Non-Prey Foods.
Publication Date2009
Pages143-166
AuthorLindroth, C. H.
TitleThe Carabid Beetles of Nova Scotia.
Publication Date1954
Series TitleThe Canadian Entomologist
Volume86
Pages299-310
AuthorMajka, C. G., Y. Bousquet and S. Westby
TitleThe ground beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) of the Maritime Provinces of Canada: review of collecting, new records, and observations on composition, zoogeography, and historical origins.
Publication Date2007
Series TitleZootaxa
Volume1590
Pages1-36
AuthorLindroth, Carl H.
TitleThe Ground-beetles of Canada and Alaska. Part 5.
Publication Date1968
Series TitleOpuscula Entomologica
Volume33
Pages649-944
Specimen Information
There are 60 specimens of this Species.
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60 results plotted on map in 21 markers. Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.