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Species Details
Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityAdults of this species have been collected from May to August.
IdentificationBlack or dark piceous, legs unicolorous, bright rufous, and antennae and mouthparts somewhat paler. Anterior transverse impression of prothorax often sharp at middle, but obsolete laterally, impunctate. Sides of prothorax broadly relexed towards the abse but without defined bead and little sinuate, hind angles denticulate. Elytral microsculpture transverse. Length 8.5-12.5 mm.
Scientific Name
Patrobus lecontei
Habitat
Often confined to the borders of standing water, where soil is firm, and vegetation present.
Seasonality
Adults of this species have been collected from May to August.
Identification
Black or dark piceous, legs unicolorous, bright rufous, and antennae and mouthparts somewhat paler. Anterior transverse impression of prothorax often sharp at middle, but obsolete laterally, impunctate. Sides of…
Black or dark piceous, legs unicolorous, bright rufous, and antennae and mouthparts somewhat paler. Anterior transverse impression of prothorax often sharp at middle, but obsolete laterally, impunctate. Sides of prothorax broadly relexed towards the abse but without defined bead and little sinuate, hind angles denticulate. Elytral microsculpture transverse. Length 8.5-12.5 mm.
Life History
Overwinters in the larval stage.
Conservation
Common.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is found on the central plain of northern United States, and across most of Canada. In Alberta this species is found in the souther three quarters.
Citation
Page Citation for Patrobus lecontei
Page Citation
"Species Details - Patrobus lecontei, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2570/9-288592. Accessed 05 Jun. 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 164 specimens of this Species.
UASM237981 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Athabasca
Collected ByRypien, T.; Holmberg, R.
Date Collected1986-06-18/1986-07-02
UASM237982 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Leross
Date Collected2001-06/2001-07
UASM237983 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Leross
Date Collected2001-05/2001-06
UASM354753 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1918-08-06
UASM354754 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cooking Lake
Date Collected1921-08-13
UASM354755 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1918-08-07
UASM354756 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1918-08-13
UASM354757 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1918-08-06
UASM354758 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1918-08-09
UASM354759 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Chipman
Collected ByCarr
Date Collected1922-06-19
UASM354760 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1918-08-08
UASM354761 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Redvers
Date Collected1908-06-25
UASM354762 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1920-06-24
UASM354763 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tilley
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1932-07-11
UASM354764 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1922-06-22
UASM354765 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1921-06-25
UASM354766 - Patrobus lecontei
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1919-07-14