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Species Details
Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityAdults of this species have been collected from May to September.
IdentificationFrom dark piceous to rufous, legs usually slightly paler. Prothorax with anterior transverse impression obsolete at middle, coarsely punctate, but prolonged laterally to front angles. Elytral microsculpture nearly effaced, isodiametric. Length 8.0-11.6 mm.
Scientific Name
Patrobus foveocollis
Habitat
Occurs usually on slightly shades places, in leaf litter; records from above tree line.
Seasonality
Adults of this species have been collected from May to September.
Identification
From dark piceous to rufous, legs usually slightly paler. Prothorax with anterior transverse impression obsolete at middle, coarsely punctate, but prolonged laterally to front angles. Elytral microsculpture nearly…
From dark piceous to rufous, legs usually slightly paler. Prothorax with anterior transverse impression obsolete at middle, coarsely punctate, but prolonged laterally to front angles. Elytral microsculpture nearly effaced, isodiametric. Length 8.0-11.6 mm.
Life History
Overwinters in the adult stage.
Conservation
Relatively common.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is found in Alaska and Colorado, and northeastern Unites States, and most of Canada. In Alberta this species is found throughout the province.
Citation
Page Citation for Patrobus foveocollis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Patrobus foveocollis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2574/9-557879. Accessed 20 Feb. 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 134 specimens of this Species.
UASM39887 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Marten Mountain
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1971-06-06
UASM39888 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Marten Mountain
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1971-06-06
UASM39889 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-21
UASM39890 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM39891 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM39892 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-21
UASM39893 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM39894 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM39895 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-19
UASM39896 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-23
UASM39897 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-21
UASM39898 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-21
UASM39899 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-14
UASM39900 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-21
UASM39901 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-20
UASM39902 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-21
UASM39903 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-21
UASM39904 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-14
UASM39905 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-21
UASM39906 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spring Creek Basin
Date Collected1969-06-21
UASM39907 - Patrobus foveocollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calling Lake
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.; Wilkie, M.
Date Collected1969-06-07