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Pterostichus protractus

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SeasonalityAdults collected during the summer months (no Alberta specimens available). IdentificationMember of the amethystinus group, (subgenus Hypherpes). Pure black, mouthparts, antennae and tarsi more or less piceous. Prothorax with area between inner basal impression and side margin almost flat, the outer impression indistinct; sinuation of sides oftern faint, basal angles obtuse to right. Elytra coalescent along suture, with evident shoulder tooth. Length 13.5 to 15.5 mm.
Scientific Name Pterostichus protractus Habitat Appears to be confined to forests in mountains and foothills. Seasonality Adults collected during the summer months (no Alberta specimens available). Identification
Member of the amethystinus group, (subgenus Hypherpes). Pure black, mouthparts, antennae and tarsi more or less piceous. Prothorax with area between inner basal impression and side margin almost flat, the outer…
Member of the amethystinus group, (subgenus Hypherpes). Pure black, mouthparts, antennae and tarsi more or less piceous. Prothorax with area between inner basal impression and side margin almost flat, the outer impression indistinct; sinuation of sides oftern faint, basal angles obtuse to right. Elytra coalescent along suture, with evident shoulder tooth. Length 13.5 to 15.5 mm.
Life History Believed to overwinter in the adult stage. Conservation Rare. Diet Info Both larvae and adults are predatory. Range
This species is recorded from the mountains of western United States and Canada. Published records indicate that this species has been collected in the mountains and foothills, from Lundbreck in the south to Jasper in…
This species is recorded from the mountains of western United States and Canada. Published records indicate that this species has been collected in the mountains and foothills, from Lundbreck in the south to Jasper in the north.

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"Species Details - Pterostichus protractus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-5014. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Authorship

Name Peterson, R. A.
Role species page reviewer
Date 2004
Name Lindroth, Carl H.
Role species page author
Date 1966

References

Specimen Information

There are 38 specimens of this Species.

38 results plotted on map in 4 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM234854 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234855 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234856 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234857 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234858 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234859 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234860 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234861 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234862 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234863 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234864 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234865 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234866 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234867 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234868 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234869 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234870 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234871 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234872 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234873 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

UASM234874 - Pterostichus protractus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Piute county, Circleville Mountain Collected ByBall, G. E.; Erwin, T. L.; Leech, R. E. Date Collected1967-09-17

Adult Seasonal Distribution