Species Details
Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityThis single specimen was collected in June.
IdentificationMember of the sellatus group, depigmented species without subhumeral foveae. Reddish yellow, ventral surface more or less darkened, elytra pale yellow with dark cloud behind middle. Frons smooth. Elytron with 2 dorsal punctures adjacent to 3rd stria, and 1-2 preapical punctures. Length 3.2-4.3 mm.
Scientific Name
Dyschirius campicola
Habitat
Probably on alkaline places.
Seasonality
This single specimen was collected in June.
Identification
Member of the sellatus group, depigmented species without subhumeral foveae. Reddish yellow, ventral surface more or less darkened, elytra pale yellow with dark cloud behind middle. Frons smooth. Elytron with 2…
Member of the sellatus group, depigmented species without subhumeral foveae. Reddish yellow, ventral surface more or less darkened, elytra pale yellow with dark cloud behind middle. Frons smooth. Elytron with 2 dorsal punctures adjacent to 3rd stria, and 1-2 preapical punctures. Length 3.2-4.3 mm.
Life History
No information available.
Conservation
Rare
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is found on the central plains of United States and Alberta and Manitoba in Canada. In Alberta this species is known only from the one locality in the southern region near the Saskatchewan border.
Citation
Page Citation for Dyschirius campicola
Page Citation
"Species Details - Dyschirius campicola, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2510. Accessed 02 Apr. 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 16 specimens of this Species.
UASM35372 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, South Saskatchewan River
Collected Byvan Nidek, C. B.
Date Collected1980-06-25/1980-06-30
UASM183704 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Kansas, Kearny county, McKinney Lake
Collected ByBall; Freitag; Lister; McDonald
Date Collected1963-06-23
UASM183705 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Kansas, Kearny county, McKinney Lake
Collected ByBall; Freitag; Lister; McDonald
Date Collected1963-06-23
UASM183706 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Kansas, Kearny county, McKinney Lake
Collected ByBall; Freitag; Lister; McDonald
Date Collected1963-06-23
UASM183707 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Kansas, Kearny county, McKinney Lake
Collected ByBall; Freitag; Lister; McDonald
Date Collected1963-06-23
UASM183708 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Kansas, Kearny county, McKinney Lake
Collected ByBall; Freitag; Lister; McDonald
Date Collected1963-06-23
UASM183709 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Kansas, Kearny county, McKinney Lake
Collected ByBall; Freitag; Lister; McDonald
Date Collected1963-06-23
UASM183710 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Kansas, Kearny county, McKinney Lake
Collected ByBall; Freitag; Lister; McDonald
Date Collected1963-06-23
UASM183711 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Kansas, Kearny county, McKinney Lake
Collected ByBall; Freitag; Lister; McDonald
Date Collected1963-06-23
UASM183712 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Otero county, Purgatoire River
Collected ByBall; Freitag; Lister; McDonald
Date Collected1963-06-22
UASM183713 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: South Dakota, Fall River county, Angostura Dam
Collected ByHowden, A. T.
Date Collected1968-07-07
UASM183714 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Idaho, Owyhee county, Bruneau
Collected Byvan Nidek, C.
Date Collected1985-05-24/1985-05-31
UASM183715 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Idaho, Owyhee county, Bruneau
Collected Byvan Nidek, C.
Date Collected1985-05-24/1985-05-31
UASM183716 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Idaho, Owyhee county, Bruneau
Collected Byvan Nidek, C.
Date Collected1985-05-24/1985-05-31
UASM183717 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Idaho, Owyhee county, Bruneau
Collected Byvan Nidek, C.
Date Collected1985-05-24/1985-05-31
UASM183718 - Dyschirius campicola
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Idaho, Owyhee county, Bruneau
Collected Byvan Nidek, C.
Date Collected1985-05-24/1985-05-31