Species Details
Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii
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SeasonalityThe single specimen was collected in June.
IdentificationMember of the gregaria group, characterized by: prothorax without marginal setae, sides with well defined reflexion, hind angles right or acute; meta-coxae and sternites 3-5 plurisetose. Piceous to almost black, elytra as a rule with greenish or violaceous lustre, legs entirely rufous or with darker femora. Characterized by the very obtuse hind-angles of prothorax, with sides not or barely sinuate basally. Length 8.5 to 11.5 mm.
Scientific Name
Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii
Habitat
Margins of clear, swiftly running waters, often small brooks, with coarse gravel and stones.
Seasonality
The single specimen was collected in June.
Identification
Member of the gregaria group, characterized by: prothorax without marginal setae, sides with well defined reflexion, hind angles right or acute; meta-coxae and sternites 3-5 plurisetose. Piceous to almost black, elytra…
Member of the gregaria group, characterized by: prothorax without marginal setae, sides with well defined reflexion, hind angles right or acute; meta-coxae and sternites 3-5 plurisetose. Piceous to almost black, elytra as a rule with greenish or violaceous lustre, legs entirely rufous or with darker femora. Characterized by the very obtuse hind-angles of prothorax, with sides not or barely sinuate basally. Length 8.5 to 11.5 mm.
Life History
Overwintering occurs in the larval stage, with numerous immature beetle seen from the end of May to mid-July.
Conservation
Rare in Alberta.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is found in the western coastland and adjacent mountains of United States and Canada. In Alberta the single specimen was taken northwest of Hinton.
Citation
Page Citation for Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii
Page Citation
"Species Details - Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2208. 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 12 specimens of this Species.
UASM352954 - Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Victoria
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-07-25
UASM352955 - Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Victoria
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-07-25
UASM352956 - Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Victoria
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-07-25
UASM352957 - Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Victoria
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-07-25
UASM352958 - Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Victoria
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-07-25
UASM352959 - Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Victoria
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-07-25
UASM352960 - Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Victoria
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-07-25
UASM352961 - Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Victoria
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-07-25
UASM352962 - Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Victoria
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-07-25
UASM352963 - Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Victoria
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-07-25
UASM352964 - Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Victoria
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-07-25
UASM352965 - Nebria sahlbergii sahlbergii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Victoria
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-07-25
Adult Seasonal Distribution
- Specimens collected within a specified date range, but specimens collected at the same date and location are counted as one specimen.
- All specimens collected within a specified date range