Species Details
Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityAdults of this species have been collected in June to August.
IdentificationMember of the metallica group, characterized by: presence of a group of setae laterally at base of sternites 3-5, in addition to the 2 or more apical setae; elytra usually metallic, uneven intervals catenate, as a rule. Black, upper surface, especially the elytra, with violaceous, brassy or greenish lustre. Length 9.5 to 12.0 mm.
Scientific Name
Nebria gebleri
Habitat
Close to water along mountain streams, often quite small brooks, with stony, barren banks.
Seasonality
Adults of this species have been collected in June to August.
Identification
Member of the metallica group, characterized by: presence of a group of setae laterally at base of sternites 3-5, in addition to the 2 or more apical setae; elytra usually metallic, uneven intervals catenate, as a…
Member of the metallica group, characterized by: presence of a group of setae laterally at base of sternites 3-5, in addition to the 2 or more apical setae; elytra usually metallic, uneven intervals catenate, as a rule. Black, upper surface, especially the elytra, with violaceous, brassy or greenish lustre. Length 9.5 to 12.0 mm.
Life History
Overwintering occurs in the larval stage, with numerous immature beetle seen in early August.
Conservation
Common.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This subspecies is found in the northwestern United States and western Canada. In Alberta this subspecies is found in the Rocky Mountains and foothills.
Citation
Page Citation for Nebria gebleri
Page Citation
"Species Details - Nebria gebleri, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-39391. Accessed 13 Apr. 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 213 specimens of this Species.
UASM26001 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBall, G. E. & family
Date Collected1959-07-09
UASM7978 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cadomin
Collected ByBall, K. E.
Date Collected1968-06
UASM7926 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass
Collected ByGoulet, H.
Date Collected1972-07-26
UASM7927 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Crowsnest Pass
Collected ByGoulet, H.
Date Collected1972-07-26
UASM7928 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Livingstone Falls camground
Collected ByBrouwer, E.; Lypowy, R.
Date Collected1990-08-25/1990-08-26
UASM7929 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Livingstone Falls camground
Collected ByBrouwer, E.; Lypowy, R.
Date Collected1990-08-25/1990-08-26
UASM7930 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Livingstone Falls camground
Collected ByBrouwer, E.; Lypowy, R.
Date Collected1990-08-25/1990-08-26
UASM7931 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Livingstone Falls camground
Collected ByBrouwer, E.; Lypowy, R.
Date Collected1990-08-25/1990-08-26
UASM7932 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Collected ByBrouwer, E.; Lypowy, R.
Date Collected1990-08-28
UASM7933 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Collected ByBrouwer, E.; Lypowy, R.
Date Collected1990-08-28
UASM7934 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Collected ByBrouwer, E.; Lypowy, R.
Date Collected1990-08-28
UASM7935 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Collected ByBrouwer, E.; Lypowy, R.
Date Collected1990-08-28
UASM7936 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Collected ByBrouwer, E.; Lypowy, R.
Date Collected1990-08-28
UASM7937 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-24
UASM7938 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-24
UASM7939 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Sibbald Flats
Collected ByCarr, J. L.; Carr, B. F.; Pollock, D. A.
Date Collected1984-08-23
UASM7940 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Sibbald Flats
Collected ByCarr, J. L.; Carr, B. F.; Pollock, D. A.
Date Collected1984-08-23
UASM7941 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Sibbald Flats
Collected ByCarr, J. L.; Carr, B. F.; Pollock, D. A.
Date Collected1984-08-23
UASM7942 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Sibbald Flats
Collected ByCarr, J. L.; Carr, B. F.; Pollock, D. A.
Date Collected1984-08-23
UASM7943 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Sibbald Flats
Collected ByCarr, J. L.; Carr, B. F.; Pollock, D. A.
Date Collected1984-08-23
UASM7944 - Nebria gebleri
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Sibbald Flats
Collected ByCarr, J. L.; Carr, B. F.; Pollock, D. A.
Date Collected1984-08-23