Species Details
Nebria arkansana edwardsi
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SeasonalityAdults of this species have been collected in July and August.
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. Black or dark piceous, elytra with more or less pronounced violaceous lustre (sometimes rufinistic), appendages sometimes paler, brownish, but the femora always dark. Length 8.5 to 10.8 mm.
Scientific Name
Nebria arkansana edwardsi
Habitat
Confined to stony-gravelly margins of fast-running waters, usually rather small brooks.
Seasonality
Adults of this species have been collected in July and August.
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. Black or dark piceous, 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. Black or dark piceous, elytra with more or less pronounced violaceous lustre (sometimes rufinistic), appendages sometimes paler, brownish, but the femora always dark. Length 8.5 to 10.8 mm.
Life History
Overwintering occurs in the larval stage, with numerous immature beetle seen late in July and early August.
Conservation
Relatively rare.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This subspecies is found in the northwestern United States and western Canada. In Alberta this subspecies is found in the Rocky Mountains.
Citation
Page Citation for Nebria arkansana edwardsi
Page Citation
"Species Details - Nebria arkansana edwardsi, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2228. Accessed 09 May. 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 19 specimens of this Species.
UASM352967 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park, Banff
Collected ByCarr
Date Collected1927-08-13
UASM352968 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park, Banff
Collected ByCarr
Date Collected1927-08-13
UASM352969 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park, Banff
Collected ByCarr
Date Collected1927-08-03
UASM352970 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Waterton Park
Collected ByCarr
Date Collected1925-08-09
UASM352971 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Happy Valley
Collected ByCarr
Date Collected1925-08-09
UASM352972 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Happy Valley
Collected ByCarr
Date Collected1925-08-25
UASM352973 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Happy Valley
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1925-08-25
UASM352974 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Happy Valley
Collected ByCarr
Date Collected1925-08-09
UASM352975 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Pincher Creek
Collected ByCarr
Date Collected1925-08-09
UASM352976 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Happy Valley
Collected ByCarr
Date Collected1925-08-09
UASM352977 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Happy Valley
Collected ByCarr
Date Collected1925-08-09
UASM352978 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Happy Valley
Collected ByCarr
Date Collected1925-08-09
UASM352979 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Happy Valley
Collected ByCarr
Date Collected1925-08-09
UASM352980 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Happy Valley
Collected ByCarr
Date Collected1925-08-09
UASM352981 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Michel
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-08-06
UASM352982 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Michel
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-08-06
UASM352983 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Michel
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-08-06
UASM352984 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Michel
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-08-06
UASM352985 - Nebria arkansana edwardsi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Michel
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-08-06