Poecilus lucublandus

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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 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

Page Citation

"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. Accessed 15 May. 2024.

Authorship

Name Peterson, R. A.

Role species page reviewer

Date 2004

Name Lindroth, Carl H.

Role species page author

Date 1966

References

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UASM62003 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calahoo Collected ByFrank, J. H. Date Collected1967-07-17

UASM62004 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calahoo Collected ByFrank, J. H. Date Collected1967-06-30

UASM62005 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calahoo Collected ByFrank, J. H. Date Collected1967-07-24

UASM62006 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calahoo Collected ByFrank, J. H. Date Collected1967-07-03

UASM62007 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ellerslie Collected ByCarcamo, H. Date Collected1990-06-29

UASM62008 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ellerslie Collected ByCarcamo, H. Date Collected1990-06-29

UASM62009 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Beauvallon Collected ByShpeley, D. Date Collected1976-04-24

UASM62010 - 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

UASM62011 - Poecilus lucublandus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Prairie Bluff Collected ByRichards, K. W.; Richards, L. A. Date Collected1978-06-15