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Patrobus fossifrons

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SeasonalityAdults of this species have been collected in June and July. IdentificationBlack or dark piceous, all appendages more or less paler, piceous to brown, but femora almost constantly darkened and legs never bright rufous. Prothorax more cordate than in lecontei, with sides more sinuate before hind angles; lateral reflection narrower but with pronounced raised bead. Anterior transverse impression entirely impunctate, not completely diappeared at middle, laterally barely suggest, as in lecontei. Elytral microsculpture isodiametric, or nearly so. Length 8.3-11.5 mm.
Scientific Name Patrobus fossifrons Habitat Similar to lecontei and near water, often on sterile mud, soil or gravel. Seasonality Adults of this species have been collected in June and July. Identification
Black or dark piceous, all appendages more or less paler, piceous to brown, but femora almost constantly darkened and legs never bright rufous. Prothorax more cordate than in lecontei, with sides more sinuate before…
Black or dark piceous, all appendages more or less paler, piceous to brown, but femora almost constantly darkened and legs never bright rufous. Prothorax more cordate than in lecontei, with sides more sinuate before hind angles; lateral reflection narrower but with pronounced raised bead. Anterior transverse impression entirely impunctate, not completely diappeared at middle, laterally barely suggest, as in lecontei. Elytral microsculpture isodiametric, or nearly so. Length 8.3-11.5 mm.
Life History Probably overwinters in the larval stage. Conservation Relatively common. Diet Info Both larvae and adults are predatory. Range This species is found in western United States and western Canada. In Alberta this species is known only from the extreme south.

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"Species Details - Patrobus fossifrons, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2571. Accessed 09 May. 2024.

Authorship

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

References

Specimen Information

There are 353 specimens of this Species.

353 results plotted on map in 33 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM36866 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36867 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36868 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36869 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36870 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36871 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36872 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36873 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36874 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36875 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36876 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36877 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36878 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36879 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36880 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36881 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36882 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36921 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Elkwater Lake Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1957-07-03

UASM36922 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Elkwater Lake Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1957-07-03

UASM36883 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Pincher Creek Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

UASM36884 - Patrobus fossifrons

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Pincher Creek Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1956-07-26

Adult Seasonal Distribution