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Species Details

Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »

SeasonalityAdults collected May to August. IdentificationBlack upper surface with metallic reflection normally green sometimes blue or purple on thorax, elytra with more brass color; mouthparts somewhat paler, 3 basal antennal segments bright reddish; legs varying from piceous black to rufous. Prothorax without lateral bead, broadly explanate towards the rounded hind angles, sides not at all sinuate behind; outer lateral-basal fovea small, round, not clearly delimited laterally. Elytra with deep, finely punctate to almost smooth striae, three to four, possibly five dorsal punctures usually in asymmetric position. Length 9 to 14 mm.
Scientific Name Poecilus lucublandus Habitat Open moderately dry ground with grasses etc. Seasonality Adults collected May to August. Identification
Black upper surface with metallic reflection normally green sometimes blue or purple on thorax, elytra with more brass color; mouthparts somewhat paler, 3 basal antennal segments bright reddish; legs varying from…
Black upper surface with metallic reflection normally green sometimes blue or purple on thorax, elytra with more brass color; mouthparts somewhat paler, 3 basal antennal segments bright reddish; legs varying from piceous black to rufous. Prothorax without lateral bead, broadly explanate towards the rounded hind angles, sides not at all sinuate behind; outer lateral-basal fovea small, round, not clearly delimited laterally. Elytra with deep, finely punctate to almost smooth striae, three to four, possibly five dorsal punctures usually in asymmetric position. Length 9 to 14 mm.
Life History Probably overwinter in the adult stage. Conservation Common. Diet Info Both larvae and adults predatory. Range This species is recorded from most of United States and Canada. In Alberta

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"Species Details - Poecilus lucublandus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-4991/9-561298. Accessed 08 Feb. 2025.

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Specimen Information

There are 507 specimens of this Species.

504 results plotted on map in 130 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM356701 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cypress Hills Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1921-07-27

UASM356702 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1916-08-06

UASM356703 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1916-08-07

UASM356704 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Leduc Date Collected2014-04-27

UASM356705 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1916-06-06

UASM356706 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1915-04-10

UASM356707 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1915-05-10

UASM356708 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1927-06-19

UASM356709 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Massachusetts, Middlesex county, Sherborn Collected ByFrost, C. A. Date Collected2015-05-02

UASM356710 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Massachusetts, Middlesex county, Sherborn Collected ByFrost, C. A. Date Collected2015-05-03

UASM356711 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Wabamun Collected ByStrickland, E. H. Date Collected1924-05-04

UASM356712 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Coronation Date Collected1928-05-23

UASM356713 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Date Collected1917-05-12

UASM356714 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lethbridge Collected ByStrickland, E. H. Date Collected1928-08-23

UASM356715 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1915-05-10

UASM356716 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lethbridge Collected ByMail, G. A. Date Collected1925-05-28

UASM356717 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Date Collected1917-05-12

UASM356718 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1916-10-09

UASM356719 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Coronation Date Collected1928-05-23

UASM356720 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lethbridge Collected ByStrickland, E. H. Date Collected1928-08-22

UASM356721 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Date Collected1927-05-17

Adult Seasonal Distribution