SeasonalityThis species has been collected in May, July and August.IdentificationThis is the only species of Clivina that occurs in Alberta. Similar to Dyschirius in habitus, but larger. Piceous or brown, head and elytra often reddish, antennae and legs bright red. First pro-tarsal segment with dentiform prominence. Basal lateral tooth of pro-tibia rudimentary or disappeared. Last abdominal sternitemoderately shiny, not dull. Length 5.5-6.5 mm.
Scientific NameClivina fossorHabitat
On cultivated, usually clayish soil.
Seasonality
This species has been collected in May, July and August.
Identification
This is the only species of Clivina that occurs in Alberta. Similar to Dyschirius in habitus, but larger. Piceous or brown, head and elytra often reddish, antennae and legs bright red. First pro-tarsal segment with…
This is the only species of Clivina that occurs in Alberta. Similar to Dyschirius in habitus, but larger. Piceous or brown, head and elytra often reddish, antennae and legs bright red. First pro-tarsal segment with dentiform prominence. Basal lateral tooth of pro-tibia rudimentary or disappeared. Last abdominal sternitemoderately shiny, not dull. Length 5.5-6.5 mm.
Life History
Overwinters in the adult stage.
Conservation
Moderately common.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This introduced species has a rather disjunct distribtion across the northern United States and most of Canada. In Alberta this species in known only from the Edmonton area.
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Page Citation for Clivina fossor
Page Citation
"Species Details - Clivina fossor, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2529. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.
Authorship
NameLindroth, Carl H.
Rolespecies page author
Date1961
References
AuthorBousquet, Yves and Andre Larochelle
TitleCatalogue of the Geadephaga (Coleoptera: Trachypachidae, Rhysodidae, Carabidae Including Cicindelini) of America North of Mexico
Publication Date1993
Series TitleMemoirs of the Entomological Society of Canada
Pages1-397
AuthorLindroth, Carl H.
TitleThe Ground-beetles of Canada and Alaska. Part 2.
Publication Date1961
Series TitleOpuscula Entomologica
Volume20
Pages1-200
Specimen Information
There are 17 specimens of this Species.
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