SeasonalityAdults have been collected from 10 May to 25 July.IdentificationMedium-sized black species with reddish-brown elytra and legs. The posterior margin of the hypomeron is not notched beside the hind angles of the pronotum. Setae on the pronotum are arranged in a whorled pattern, but those on the elytra are not. Length is between 8.5 and 11 mm.
Scientific NameCtenicera medianaHabitat
Boreal forests.
Seasonality
Adults have been collected from 10 May to 25 July.
Identification
Medium-sized black species with reddish-brown elytra and legs. The posterior margin of the hypomeron is not notched beside the hind angles of the pronotum. Setae on the pronotum are arranged in a whorled pattern,…
Medium-sized black species with reddish-brown elytra and legs. The posterior margin of the hypomeron is not notched beside the hind angles of the pronotum. Setae on the pronotum are arranged in a whorled pattern, but those on the elytra are not. Length is between 8.5 and 11 mm.
Life History
Larvae live in needle duff, and appear to be opportunistic predators.
Conservation
Uncommon.
Range
Boreal forests from Peace River and Rocky Mountain House eastward; also Cypress Hills. In North America, from Alberta and the former Northwest Territories east to Nova Scotia and south to Massachusetts and Indiana.
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Page Citation
"Species Details - Ctenicera mediana, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3330. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Specimen Information
There are 3 specimens of this Species.
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University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Colin-Cornwall Lakes Wildland Park, Colin LakeCollected ByHilchie, G. J.; Ash, L.; Hilchie, D. N.Date Collected2002-07-09
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Colin-Cornwall Lakes Wildland Park, Colin LakeCollected ByHilchie, G. J.; Ash, L.; Hilchie, D. N.Date Collected2002-07-09
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Colin-Cornwall Lakes Wildland Park, Colin LakeCollected ByHilchie, G. J.; Ash, L.; Hilchie, D. N.Date Collected2002-07-09