Species Details
Dyschirius longulus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityThe single Alberta specimen was collected in May.
IdentificationMember of the integer group, with 3 dorsal punctures on elytra, the anterior adjacent to 3rd stria. Very similar to globulosus. Antennae infuscated from the 2nd segment. The legs are dark reddish or piceous, femora more or less darkened above. Length 2.5-3.0 mm.
Scientific Name
Dyschirius longulus
Habitat
Not riparian, on firm soil with some detritus and short, sparse vegetation.
Seasonality
The single Alberta specimen was collected in May.
Identification
Member of the integer group, with 3 dorsal punctures on elytra, the anterior adjacent to 3rd stria. Very similar to globulosus. Antennae infuscated from the 2nd segment. The legs are dark reddish or piceous, femora…
Member of the integer group, with 3 dorsal punctures on elytra, the anterior adjacent to 3rd stria. Very similar to globulosus. Antennae infuscated from the 2nd segment. The legs are dark reddish or piceous, femora more or less darkened above. Length 2.5-3.0 mm.
Life History
No information available.
Conservation
Relatively rare.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is recorded from Michigan, Pennsylvania and South Dakota in United States, and in parts of Canada. In Alberta the single specimen record is from the southeastern region.
Citation
Page Citation for Dyschirius longulus
Page Citation
"Species Details - Dyschirius longulus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2528. Accessed 24 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 13 specimens of this Species.
UASM35480 - Dyschirius longulus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ralston
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1955-05-10
UASM189147 - Dyschirius longulus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Robsart
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-21
UASM189148 - Dyschirius longulus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Robsart
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-21
UASM189149 - Dyschirius longulus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Robsart
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-21
UASM189150 - Dyschirius longulus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Robsart
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-21
UASM189151 - Dyschirius longulus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Robsart
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-21
UASM189152 - Dyschirius longulus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Robsart
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-21
UASM189153 - Dyschirius longulus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Robsart
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-21
UASM189154 - Dyschirius longulus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Robsart
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-21
UASM189155 - Dyschirius longulus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Robsart
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-21
UASM189156 - Dyschirius longulus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Robsart
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-21
UASM189157 - Dyschirius longulus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Robsart
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-21
UASM189158 - Dyschirius longulus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Robsart
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-21