Species Details
Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityAdults of this species have been colllectd in June.
IdentificationEasily distinguished on the increased number of setigerous punctures: 3-4 laterally in anterior half of prothorax and 11-12 on 3rd elytral interval.Similar to Patrobus in habitus, but head with neck more constricted and eyes more prominent. Dark rufous, appendages paler, elytra slightly dull. Lenght about 11 mm.
Scientific Name
Platypatrobus lacustris
Habitat
No information available.
Seasonality
Adults of this species have been colllectd in June.
Identification
Easily distinguished on the increased number of setigerous punctures: 3-4 laterally in anterior half of prothorax and 11-12 on 3rd elytral interval.Similar to Patrobus in habitus, but head with neck more constricted…
Easily distinguished on the increased number of setigerous punctures: 3-4 laterally in anterior half of prothorax and 11-12 on 3rd elytral interval.Similar to Patrobus in habitus, but head with neck more constricted and eyes more prominent. Dark rufous, appendages paler, elytra slightly dull. Lenght about 11 mm.
Life History
No information available.
Conservation
Relatively rare.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is found in northeastern United States and not quite across Canada. In Alberta this species is known only from the single locality west of Fox Creek.
Citation
Page Citation for Platypatrobus lacustris
Page Citation
"Species Details - Platypatrobus lacustris, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2568. Accessed 01 Apr. 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 25 specimens of this Species.
UASM36733 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM36734 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM36735 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM36736 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM36737 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM36738 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM36739 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM36740 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM36741 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM36742 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM36743 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM36744 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM36745 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM36746 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM36747 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM237763 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Ohio, Ashtabula county
Collected ByLee, C. J.; Lee, H. J.
Date Collected1990-10-06
UASM237764 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Ohio, Ashtabula county
Collected ByLee, C. J.; Lee, H. J.
Date Collected1990-10-06
UASM237765 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Gatineau Park
Collected ByGoulet, H.
Date Collected1965-07-06
UASM237766 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Gatineau Park
Collected ByGoulet, H.
Date Collected1965-07-06
UASM237767 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, White River
Collected ByWhitehead, D. R.
Date Collected1967-08-07
UASM237768 - Platypatrobus lacustris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, White River
Collected ByWhitehead, D. R.
Date Collected1967-08-07