Species Details
Asaphidion yukonense
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IdentificationMaxillary palp with short terminal segment, as in the genus Bembidion, large hemispherical eyes, and prothorax and elytra with pubescence. Black, very shiny, with brass or inpart greenish lustre, appendages not paler. Elytra punctate, interrupted by 3 smooth transverse bands. Whitish pubescence very short. Length 3.6-4.4 mm.
Scientific Name
Asaphidion yukonense
Habitat
Occurs on banks of running water, but prefers more or less clayish soil; also in leaf litter.
Identification
Maxillary palp with short terminal segment, as in the genus Bembidion, large hemispherical eyes, and prothorax and elytra with pubescence. Black, very shiny, with brass or inpart greenish lustre, appendages not paler.…
Maxillary palp with short terminal segment, as in the genus Bembidion, large hemispherical eyes, and prothorax and elytra with pubescence. Black, very shiny, with brass or inpart greenish lustre, appendages not paler. Elytra punctate, interrupted by 3 smooth transverse bands. Whitish pubescence very short. Length 3.6-4.4 mm.
Life History
No information available.
Conservation
Moderately rare.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is found only in Alaska in United States and in western Canada. In Alberta the two specimens were collected in the central region in the mountains near the B.C. border.
Citation
Page Citation for Asaphidion yukonense
Page Citation
"Species Details - Asaphidion yukonense, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2929. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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 3.
Publication Date
1963
Series Title
Opuscula Entomologica
Volume
24
Pages
201-408
Specimen Information
There are 17 specimens of this Species.
UASM31614 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rock Lake
Date Collected1967-06-12/1967-06-17
UASM31615 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rock Lake
Date Collected1967-06-12/1967-06-17
UASM142311 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Maddison, D. R.; Stork, N. E.
Date Collected1981-06-05
UASM142312 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Yukon Territory, Old Crow
Collected ByMorlan, R. E.; Mathews, J. V.; Roughley, R. E.
Date Collected1977-07-12
UASM142313 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Yukon Territory, Old Crow
Collected ByMorlan, R. E.; Mathews, J. V.; Roughley, R. E.
Date Collected1977-07-12
UASM206002 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206003 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-21
UASM206004 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Yukon Territory, White River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-28
UASM206005 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Yukon Territory, White River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-28
UASM206006 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Yukon Territory, White River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-28
UASM206007 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Yukon Territory, White River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-28
UASM206008 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Alaska, Southeast Fairbanks division, Little Gerstle River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-30
UASM206009 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Alaska, Southeast Fairbanks division, Little Gerstle River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-30
UASM206010 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Alaska, Southeast Fairbanks division, Little Gerstle River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-30
UASM206011 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Alaska, Southeast Fairbanks division, Gerstle River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-30
UASM206012 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Alaska, Southeast Fairbanks division, Alaska Highway
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-28
UASM206013 - Asaphidion yukonense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Alaska, Southeast Fairbanks division, Alaska Highway
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-28