Species Details
Cymindis planipennis
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SeasonalityAdult specimens caught from May to September, more common later in the summer.
IdentificationElytra similar to cribricollis, but with basal bead incomplete, reaching the level of 3rd or 4th stria only; punctuation of intervals coarser and sparser; elytra black or dark piceous, usually with bluish reflection; shoulder macula constantly present, covering outer 4 or 5 intervals, also at least anterior part of first interval and extreme sides of elytra; antennal segment 1 long as in cribricollis. Wing-dimorphic, but normally just brachypterous. (Lindroth 1969)
Scientific Name
Cymindis planipennis
Habitat
Xerophilous, dry, sandy prairie or gravel-pits (Lindroth 1969).
Seasonality
Adult specimens caught from May to September, more common later in the summer.
Identification
Elytra similar to cribricollis, but with basal bead incomplete, reaching the level of 3rd or 4th stria only; punctuation of intervals coarser and sparser; elytra black or dark piceous, usually with bluish reflection;…
Elytra similar to cribricollis, but with basal bead incomplete, reaching the level of 3rd or 4th stria only; punctuation of intervals coarser and sparser; elytra black or dark piceous, usually with bluish reflection; shoulder macula constantly present, covering outer 4 or 5 intervals, also at least anterior part of first interval and extreme sides of elytra; antennal segment 1 long as in cribricollis. Wing-dimorphic, but normally just brachypterous. (Lindroth 1969)
Life History
Hibernation apparently in both larval and adult stages (Lindroth 1969).
Conservation
One of the more frequently collected species of Cymindis.
Diet Info
No information available.
Range
This species is recorded from most of Canada and the western half of United States. Numerous records from southern Alberta (Lindroth 1969).
Citation
Page Citation for Cymindis planipennis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Cymindis planipennis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-4738. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
References
Author
Lindroth, Carl H.
Title
The Ground-beetles of Canada and Alaska. Part 6.
Publication Date
1969
Series Title
Opuscula Entomologica
Volume
34
Pages
945-1192
Specimen Information
There are 55 specimens of this Species.
UASM32679 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Cypress Hills, Caton Creek
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-16
UASM32680 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Concrete Coulee
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-17
UASM32681 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Concrete Coulee
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-18
UASM32682 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Concrete Coulee
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-19
UASM32683 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Concrete Coulee
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-20
UASM32684 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Concrete Coulee
Collected ByShpeley, D.; Ball, G. E.
Date Collected1976-05-21
UASM32685 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Mount Kobau
Collected ByBlades, D.; Meier, C.
Date Collected1991-08-23
UASM32686 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Mount Kobau
Collected ByBlades, D.; Meier, C.
Date Collected1991-08-23
UASM32687 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Mount Kobau
Collected ByBlades, D.; Meier, C.
Date Collected1991-08-23
UASM32688 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Mount Kobau
Collected ByBlades, D.; Meier, C.
Date Collected1991-08-23
UASM32707 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Twelve Mile Coulee
Collected ByPollock, D.; Reichert, L. A.
Date Collected1989-09-30
UASM32708 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Twelve Mile Coulee
Collected ByPollock, D.; Reichert, L. A.
Date Collected1989-09-30
UASM32709 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Twelve Mile Coulee
Collected ByPollock, D.; Reichert, L. A.
Date Collected1989-09-30
UASM32710 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Twelve Mile Coulee
Collected ByPollock, D.; Reichert, L. A.
Date Collected1989-09-30
UASM32711 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Twelve Mile Coulee
Collected ByPollock, D.; Reichert, L. A.
Date Collected1989-09-30
UASM32712 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Twelve Mile Coulee
Collected ByPollock, D.; Reichert, L. A.
Date Collected1989-09-30
UASM32713 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Twelve Mile Coulee
Collected ByPollock, D.; Reichert, L. A.
Date Collected1989-09-30
UASM32714 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Twelve Mile Coulee
Collected ByPollock, D.; Reichert, L. A.
Date Collected1989-09-30
UASM32715 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Twelve Mile Coulee
Collected ByCarr, J.; Carr, B.; Pollock, D.
Date Collected1984-08-22
UASM32716 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Twelve Mile Coulee
Collected ByCarr, J.; Carr, B.; Pollock, D.
Date Collected1984-08-22
UASM32717 - Cymindis planipennis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Twelve Mile Coulee
Collected ByCarr, J.; Carr, B.; Pollock, D.
Date Collected1984-08-22