Species Details
Nebria metallica
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SeasonalityThe two specimens were collected in June.
IdentificationMember of the metallica group, characterized by: presence of a group of setae laterally at base of sternites 3-5, in addition to the 2 or more apical setae; elytra usually metallic, uneven intervals catenate, as a rule. Black, upper surface, notably elytra, with strong purplish or violaceous (in certain reflections greenish) lustre. Length 10.5 to 14.0 mm.
Scientific Name
Nebria metallica
Habitat
In the south found in the vicinity of running water; in Alaska found in the open country.
Seasonality
The two specimens were collected in June.
Identification
Member of the metallica group, characterized by: presence of a group of setae laterally at base of sternites 3-5, in addition to the 2 or more apical setae; elytra usually metallic, uneven intervals catenate, as a…
Member of the metallica group, characterized by: presence of a group of setae laterally at base of sternites 3-5, in addition to the 2 or more apical setae; elytra usually metallic, uneven intervals catenate, as a rule. Black, upper surface, notably elytra, with strong purplish or violaceous (in certain reflections greenish) lustre. Length 10.5 to 14.0 mm.
Life History
Overwinters both in adult and larval stage. Fully mature beetles in May, and teneral adults in July to the end of August (Alaska).
Conservation
Rare.
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 two specimens were taken northwest of Hinton.
Citation
Page Citation for Nebria metallica
Page Citation
"Species Details - Nebria metallica, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2230. Accessed 03 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 342 specimens of this Species.
UASM392668 - Nebria metallica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Hope
Collected BySpence, J. R.
Date Collected1977-05-25
UASM392669 - Nebria metallica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Hope
Collected BySpence, J. R.
Date Collected1977-05-25
UASM392670 - Nebria metallica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Mount Currie
Collected BySpence, J. R.
Date Collected1977-08-12
UASM392671 - Nebria metallica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Mount Currie
Collected BySpence, J. R.
Date Collected1977-08-12
UASM392672 - Nebria metallica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Coquitlam
Collected BySpence, J. R.
Date Collected1977-10-12
UASM392673 - Nebria metallica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Coquitlam
Collected BySpence, J. R.
Date Collected1977-10-12