Species Details
Miscodera arctica
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SeasonalityThe species was collected in June and September.
IdentificationBody clearly pedunculate, with scutellum partly visible. Entire upper surface almost constantly metallic, very shiny (without microsculpture). Piceous or brown, upper surface usually with brassy reflection, antennae, mouthparts and legs reddish brown. Elytra with 4 small foveae on each side of the constricted base. Length 6.2-9.8 mm.
Scientific Name
Miscodera arctica
Habitat
Xerophilous, occurring on sandy moraine, with or without trees, and with thin vegetation.
Seasonality
The species was collected in June and September.
Identification
Body clearly pedunculate, with scutellum partly visible. Entire upper surface almost constantly metallic, very shiny (without microsculpture). Piceous or brown, upper surface usually with brassy reflection, antennae,…
Body clearly pedunculate, with scutellum partly visible. Entire upper surface almost constantly metallic, very shiny (without microsculpture). Piceous or brown, upper surface usually with brassy reflection, antennae, mouthparts and legs reddish brown. Elytra with 4 small foveae on each side of the constricted base. Length 6.2-9.8 mm.
Life History
No information available.
Conservation
Common.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is found in the northern United States and in most of Canada. In Alberta this species has been collected in the central region in the mountains near the B.C. border, and in the northern half near the…
This species is found in the northern United States and in most of Canada. In Alberta this species has been collected in the central region in the mountains near the B.C. border, and in the northern half near the Saskatchewan border.
Citation
Page Citation for Miscodera arctica
Page Citation
"Species Details - Miscodera arctica, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2561. Accessed 03 Jan. 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 28 specimens of this Species.
UASM35522 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winefred Lake
Collected ByShpeley, D.
Date Collected1989-06-16/1989-06-20
UASM35523 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Andrew Lake
Collected ByShpeley, D.
Date Collected1988-06-11/1988-06-18
UASM35524 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rock Lake
Date Collected1967-06-12/1967-06-17
UASM35525 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rock Lake
Date Collected1967-06-12/1967-06-17
UASM35526 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, North Saskatchewan River
Collected ByFrank, J. H.
Date Collected1968-06-25
UASM35527 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, North Saskatchewan River
Collected ByFrank, J. H.
Date Collected1968-06-25
UASM35528 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cardinal River Recreational Area
Collected ByFuller, E. R.
Date Collected1988-09-04/1988-09-05
UASM35529 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cardinal River Recreational Area
Collected ByFuller, E. R.
Date Collected1988-09-04/1988-09-05
UASM101200 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Big Island Lake
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.; Macaulay, D.; Macaulay, S.
Date Collected2004-07-11/2004-07-12
UASM101201 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Big Island Lake
Collected ByJohnson, T.
Date Collected2004-07-14/2004-07-19
UASM101202 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Big Island Lake
Collected ByJohnson, T.
Date Collected2004-07-14/2004-07-19
UASM101203 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Big Island Lake
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.; Hilchie, J. S.; Holmberg, R.
Date Collected2004-06-05/2004-06-06
UASM101204 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Big Island Lake
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.; Macaulay, D.; Macaulay, S.
Date Collected2004-07-09/2004-07-11
UASM142307 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Northwest Territories, Inuvik
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Maddison, D. R.; Stork, N. E.
Date Collected1981-06-23
UASM142308 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Northwest Territories, Inuvik
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Maddison, D. R.; Stork, N. E.
Date Collected1981-06-23
UASM142309 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Northwest Territories, Inuvik
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Maddison, D. R.; Stork, N. E.
Date Collected1981-06-23
UASM142310 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Leguil Creek
Collected ByMaddison, D. R.
Date Collected1981-07-04
UASM199004 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Gillam
Collected ByMcAlpine, J. F.
Date Collected1950-06-16
UASM199005 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Gillam
Collected ByMcAlpine, J. F.
Date Collected1950-06-16
UASM199006 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Cypress Hills Provincial Park
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1955-06-25
UASM199007 - Miscodera arctica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBall, G. E. & family
Date Collected1955-07-08