Species Details
Dyschirius tenuispinus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityThis single specimen was collected in August.
IdentificationMember of the brevispinus group, easily distinguished from all other groups by he poorly developed apical spur of the pro-tibiae and presence of 2 dorsal punctures on the elytra. Dark piceous, elytra sometimes paler apically, mouthparts, antennae and legs entirely yellowish. Elytron with 3 subhumeral foveae and 2 subapical punctures. Length 3.7-4.0 mm.
Scientific Name
Dyschirius tenuispinus
Habitat
No information available.
Seasonality
This single specimen was collected in August.
Identification
Member of the brevispinus group, easily distinguished from all other groups by he poorly developed apical spur of the pro-tibiae and presence of 2 dorsal punctures on the elytra. Dark piceous, elytra sometimes paler…
Member of the brevispinus group, easily distinguished from all other groups by he poorly developed apical spur of the pro-tibiae and presence of 2 dorsal punctures on the elytra. Dark piceous, elytra sometimes paler apically, mouthparts, antennae and legs entirely yellowish. Elytron with 3 subhumeral foveae and 2 subapical punctures. Length 3.7-4.0 mm.
Life History
No information available.
Conservation
Rare
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is recorded from Arizona and Colorado in United States and Alberta in Canada. In Alberta this species is known only from the one locality in the southern region.
Citation
Page Citation for Dyschirius tenuispinus
Page Citation
"Species Details - Dyschirius tenuispinus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2509. Accessed 26 Apr. 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 2 specimens of this Species.
UASM35371 - Dyschirius tenuispinus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Clear Lake
Collected ByPollock, D. A.
Date Collected1984-08-25
UASM183593 - Dyschirius tenuispinus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Arizona, Apache county, Red Rock
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Campbell, J. M.; Hammond, P. M.
Date Collected1976-07-11