Species Details
Dyschirius pallipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityThe 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 rugose. Elytron without any dorsal punctures. Length 3.6-4.2 mm.
Scientific Name
Dyschirius pallipennis
Habitat
Occurs both on sea beaches and on lake shores, apparently not dependent on salt.
Seasonality
The 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 rugose. Elytron without any…
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 rugose. Elytron without any dorsal punctures. Length 3.6-4.2 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 Canada. In Alberta this species is recorded from the single locality in the south near the Saskatchewan border.
Citation
Page Citation for Dyschirius pallipennis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Dyschirius pallipennis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2518. Accessed 25 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 3 specimens of this Species.
UASM35507 - Dyschirius pallipennis
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
UASM183697 - Dyschirius pallipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Berthierville
Collected ByLebel, J. P.
Date Collected1977-06-22
UASM183698 - Dyschirius pallipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: South Dakota, Union county, Elk Point
Collected ByKirk, V. M.
Date Collected1968-08-16