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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/2-4991/9-68075. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

References

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.

UASM61961 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, St. Albert Collected ByNimmo, A.; Whitehead, D. R. Date Collected1964-06-18

UASM61962 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sandy Lake Collected ByAdisoemarto, S. Date Collected1963-06-05

UASM61963 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cypress Hills Collected ByGooding, R.; Wilkie, M. Date Collected1970-05-27

UASM61964 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Meikle River Collected ByGooding, R.; Wilkie, M. Date Collected1970-07-05

UASM61965 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Marten Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E. Date Collected1971-06-06

UASM61966 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Huggett Collected ByWhitehead, D. R. Date Collected1964-06-14

UASM61967 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer Collected ByAllen, R. T.; Ball, G. E.; Whitehead, D. R. Date Collected1964-06-19

UASM61968 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Athabasca Collected ByAllen, R. T.; Ball, G. E.; Whitehead, D. R. Date Collected1964-06-22

UASM61969 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nestow Date Collected1967-05-21

UASM61970 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, St. Albert Date Collected1964-06-18

UASM61971 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, Dillberry Lake Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1960-06-05

UASM61972 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Gooseberry Lake Collected ByBall, G. E.; Madge, R. B.; McFadden, M. W. Date Collected1960-06-05

UASM61973 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ralston Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R. Date Collected1955-05-10

UASM61974 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Genesee Provincial Natural Area Collected ByAdisoemarto, S. Date Collected1963-06-27

UASM61975 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calahoo Collected ByFrank, J. H. Date Collected1968-06-12

UASM61976 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sullivan Lake Collected ByLister, R. Date Collected1955-06-18

UASM61977 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Wabamun Lake Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1965-06-18

UASM61978 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Wabamun Lake Collected ByNimmo, A.; Whitehead, D. R. Date Collected1964-06-19

UASM61979 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Wabamun Lake Collected ByNimmo, A.; Whitehead, D. R. Date Collected1964-06-19

UASM61980 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Morinville Date Collected1984-06-06

UASM61981 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Morinville Date Collected1984-06-06

Adult Seasonal Distribution