Species Details

Psydrus piceus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »

SeasonalityThe only specimen was collected in May. IdentificationHead flat, coarsely punctate; prothorax with 2 lateral setae near anterior angle; 3rd intervalof elytron with 1-2 dorsal punctures. Piceous to almost black, appendages reddish brown. Length 5.5-6.2 mm.

Scientific Name Psydrus piceus Habitat Recorded from under bark of western larch and western hemlock. Seasonality The only specimen was collected in May. Identification Head flat, coarsely punctate; prothorax with 2 lateral setae near anterior angle; 3rd intervalof elytron with 1-2 dorsal punctures. Piceous to almost black, appendages reddish brown. Length 5.5-6.2 mm. Life History No information available. Conservation Moderately rare. Diet Info Both larvae and adults are predatory. Range This species is found in northern and western United States, and in most of Canada. In Alberta the single record is from just northwest of Edmonton.

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"Species Details - Psydrus piceus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2562. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Authorship

Name Lindroth, Carl H.
Role species page author
Date 1961

References

Specimen Information

There are 9 specimens of this Species.

9 results plotted on map in 7 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM35530 - Psydrus piceus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, George Lake Date Collected1968-05-22

UASM191700 - Psydrus piceus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Linn county, Willamette National Forest Collected ByPollock, D. A. Date Collected1989-05-26

UASM191701 - Psydrus piceus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Twoforks River Date Collected1987-05-16

UASM191702 - Psydrus piceus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Jefferson county, Santiam Pass Collected ByTurnbow, R. Date Collected1983-08-23

UASM191703 - Psydrus piceus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Arizona, Cochise county, Rustler Park Campground Collected ByPollock, D. A. Date Collected1989-08

UASM191704 - Psydrus piceus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Arizona, Cochise county, Rustler Park Campground Collected ByPollock, D. A. Date Collected1989-08

UASM191705 - Psydrus piceus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Arizona, Cochise county, Rustler Park Campground Collected ByPollock, D. A. Date Collected1989-08

UASM191706 - Psydrus piceus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Nipekamew River Collected Byvan Nidek, C.; van Nidek, A. Date Collected1985-06-26

UASM191707 - Psydrus piceus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Prince Albert Collected ByPollock, D. A.; Reichert, L. A. Date Collected1987-05-15

Adult Seasonal Distribution