Species Details
Elaphrus lapponicus lapponicus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityThis species has been collected in May and June.
IdentificationBlack with metallic lustre, upper surface dull from dense microsculpture; much varying in color, from almost balck to bluish, green, coppery, or golden; ocellate foveae not contrasting. Head without central fovea. Male with four dilated protarsal segments. Length 7.8-11.2 mm.
Scientific Name
Elaphrus lapponicus lapponicus
Habitat
Hygrophilous, and dependent upon cold water; often around wells and trickles, with mosses.
Seasonality
This species has been collected in May and June.
Identification
Black with metallic lustre, upper surface dull from dense microsculpture; much varying in color, from almost balck to bluish, green, coppery, or golden; ocellate foveae not contrasting. Head without central fovea. Male…
Black with metallic lustre, upper surface dull from dense microsculpture; much varying in color, from almost balck to bluish, green, coppery, or golden; ocellate foveae not contrasting. Head without central fovea. Male with four dilated protarsal segments. Length 7.8-11.2 mm.
Life History
This species overwinters in the adult stage.
Conservation
Rare.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species if found in Alaska and northen Canada. In Alberta this species has only been collected in the south central foothills region.
Citation
Page Citation for Elaphrus lapponicus lapponicus
Page Citation
"Species Details - Elaphrus lapponicus lapponicus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2450. Accessed 05 Jan. 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 25 specimens of this Species.
UASM97055 - Elaphrus lapponicus lapponicus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.; Hilchie, J. S.
Date Collected2006-07-16/2006-07-24
UASM142184 - Elaphrus lapponicus lapponicus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Pink Mountain
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Maddison, D. R.; Stork, N. E.
Date Collected1981-06-03
UASM142185 - Elaphrus lapponicus lapponicus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Pink Mountain
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Maddison, D. R.; Stork, N. E.
Date Collected1981-06-03
UASM176055 - Elaphrus lapponicus lapponicus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Northwest Territories, Anderson River
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Shpeley, D.
Date Collected1977-06-24/1977-07-19