Species Details

Pterostichus pensylvanicus

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SeasonalityAdults collected May to September. IdentificationMember of the adstrictus group, (subgenus Bothriopterus). Closely allied to P. adstrictus but at once recognized on the body proportions; the elytra are both shorter and narrower as compared with the prothorax and have more rounded sides. The bronzy luster is usually more pronounced, visible also in the female, in which the leytra are less dull; the legs are paler, notably the tibiae are more clear brown. Prothoax more convex, sides rounded to hind angles, lateral depression hardly widened basad; the convexity separating basal fovea from side margin more pronounced, being a direct continuation of the disc. Elytral striae usually stronger, more or less evidently punctulate, intervals as a rule somewhat convex; dorsal punctures as well as those of 8th stria somewhat less foveate. Antennal cleaner of fore-tibia with 2 clip setae. Length 9.5 to 12 mm.

Scientific Name Pterostichus pensylvanicus Habitat Among dead leaves and moss under bushes of alder, etc., usually on gravelly soil. Seasonality Adults collected May to September. Identification
Member of the adstrictus group, (subgenus Bothriopterus). Closely allied to P. adstrictus but at once recognized on the body proportions; the elytra are both shorter and narrower as compared with the prothorax and…
Member of the adstrictus group, (subgenus Bothriopterus). Closely allied to P. adstrictus but at once recognized on the body proportions; the elytra are both shorter and narrower as compared with the prothorax and have more rounded sides. The bronzy luster is usually more pronounced, visible also in the female, in which the leytra are less dull; the legs are paler, notably the tibiae are more clear brown. Prothoax more convex, sides rounded to hind angles, lateral depression hardly widened basad; the convexity separating basal fovea from side margin more pronounced, being a direct continuation of the disc. Elytral striae usually stronger, more or less evidently punctulate, intervals as a rule somewhat convex; dorsal punctures as well as those of 8th stria somewhat less foveate. Antennal cleaner of fore-tibia with 2 clip setae. Length 9.5 to 12 mm.
Life History No information available. Conservation Common. Diet Info Both larvae and adults are predatory. Range This species is recorded from the northern part of United States, and most of Canada. In Alberta this species has been collected in the central region and also in the extreme southwest corner.

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"Species Details - Pterostichus pensylvanicus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-5011. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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Specimen Information

There are 281 specimens of this Species.

274 results plotted on map in 62 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM62706 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winefred Lake Collected ByShpeley, D. Date Collected1989-06-16/1989-06-20

UASM62707 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winefred Lake Collected ByShpeley, D. Date Collected1989-06-16/1989-06-20

UASM62708 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winefred Lake Collected ByShpeley, D. Date Collected1989-06-16/1989-06-20

UASM62709 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winefred Lake Collected ByShpeley, D. Date Collected1989-06-16/1989-06-20

UASM62710 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winefred Lake Collected ByShpeley, D. Date Collected1989-06-16/1989-06-20

UASM62711 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winefred Lake Collected ByShpeley, D. Date Collected1989-06-16/1989-06-20

UASM62712 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winefred Lake Collected ByShpeley, D. Date Collected1989-06-16/1989-06-20

UASM62713 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winefred Lake Collected ByShpeley, D. Date Collected1989-06-16/1989-06-20

UASM62714 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winefred Lake Collected ByShpeley, D. Date Collected1989-06-16/1989-06-20

UASM62715 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winefred Lake Collected ByShpeley, D. Date Collected1989-06-16/1989-06-20

UASM62716 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winefred Lake Collected ByShpeley, D. Date Collected1989-06-18/1989-06-19

UASM62717 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winefred Lake Collected ByShpeley, D. Date Collected1989-06-18/1989-06-19

UASM62718 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winefred Lake Collected ByShpeley, D. Date Collected1989-06-18/1989-06-19

UASM62719 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ellerslie Collected ByCarcamo, H. Date Collected1990-10-20

UASM62720 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ellerslie Collected ByCarcamo, H. Date Collected1990-07-12

UASM62721 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sundre Collected ByCarr, J. L.; Carr, B. F.; Pollock, D. A. Date Collected1984-05-08

UASM62722 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sundre Collected ByCarr, J. L.; Carr, B. F.; Pollock, D. A. Date Collected1984-05-08

UASM62723 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Slave Lake Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E. Date Collected1971-06-05

UASM62724 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByWhitehead, D. R. Date Collected1964-06-15

UASM62725 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

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

UASM62726 - Pterostichus pensylvanicus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal Collected BySpanton, T. G. Date Collected1986-08-08/1986-08-23

Adult Seasonal Distribution