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Species Details
Elaphrus californicus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityThis species has been collected from May to September.
IdentificationVery similar to americanus. It is generally broader with shorter elytra. Punctuation of upper surface denser and finer on prothorax. Side-margin of elytra with deep, abrupt sinuation behind the shoulder. Post-femora with several long, whitish hairs also on the flat dorsal side. Head without central fovea. Male with three dilated protarsal segments. Length 6.3-8.0 mm.
Scientific Name
Elaphrus californicus
Habitat
Similar to that of americanus, but seems to prefer clay; on prairie at edge of saline water.
Seasonality
This species has been collected from May to September.
Identification
Very similar to americanus. It is generally broader with shorter elytra. Punctuation of upper surface denser and finer on prothorax. Side-margin of elytra with deep, abrupt sinuation behind the shoulder. Post-femora…
Very similar to americanus. It is generally broader with shorter elytra. Punctuation of upper surface denser and finer on prothorax. Side-margin of elytra with deep, abrupt sinuation behind the shoulder. Post-femora with several long, whitish hairs also on the flat dorsal side. Head without central fovea. Male with three dilated protarsal segments. Length 6.3-8.0 mm.
Life History
No information available.
Conservation
Relatively common.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is found in most of United States and Canada. In Alberta this species has been collected throughout the southern half and at one locality in the extreme north.
Citation
Page Citation for Elaphrus californicus
Page Citation
"Species Details - Elaphrus californicus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2447/9-23402. Accessed 30 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 405 specimens of this Species.
UASM176527 - Elaphrus californicus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Minnesota, Otter Tail county, Maplewood State Park
Collected ByAskevold, I. S.
Date Collected1983-05-28
UASM176528 - Elaphrus californicus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Minnesota, Otter Tail county, Maplewood State Park
Collected ByAskevold, I. S.
Date Collected1983-05-28
UASM176529 - Elaphrus californicus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Minnesota, Otter Tail county, Maplewood State Park
Collected ByAskevold, I. S.
Date Collected1983-05-28
UASM176530 - Elaphrus californicus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Minnesota, Otter Tail county, Maplewood State Park
Collected ByAskevold, I. S.
Date Collected1983-05-28
UASM176531 - Elaphrus californicus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Sandilands Provincial Forest, Brokenhead River (SAPRF)
Collected ByPollock, D. A.
Date Collected1984-06-26
UASM176532 - Elaphrus californicus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Sandilands Provincial Forest, Brokenhead River (SAPRF)
Collected ByPollock, D. A.
Date Collected1984-06-26