Pterostichus surgens

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SeasonalityAdults collected May to September. IdentificationMember of the ventricosus group, (subgenus Cryobius.) Black, upper surface without metallic lustre, elytra not iridescent; palpi, antennae and legs rufous. Prothorax very convex with strongly rounded sides and short basal sinuation, front-angles very little prominent, hind-angles right or slightly obtuse, usually denticulate. Lateral bead rather coarse basally, elytra with small shoulder tooth and usually only 2 dorsal punctures.

Scientific Name Pterostichus surgens Habitat Mainly alpine meadows above tree line, less often in mountain forests. Seasonality Adults collected May to September. Identification

Member of the ventricosus group, (subgenus Cryobius.) Black, upper surface without metallic lustre, elytra not iridescent; palpi, antennae and legs rufous. Prothorax very convex with strongly rounded sides and short basal sinuation, front-angles very little prominent, hind-angles right or slightly obtuse, usually denticulate. Lateral bead rather coarse basally, elytra with small shoulder tooth and usually only 2 dorsal punctures.

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"Species Details - Pterostichus surgens, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-5031/9-69136. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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UASM255563 - Pterostichus surgens

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Larimer county, Rocky Mountain National Park Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1959-06-16

UASM255564 - Pterostichus surgens

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Jackson county, Cameron Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1948-08-20

UASM255565 - Pterostichus surgens

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Jackson county, Cameron Pass Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1959-06-15

UASM255566 - Pterostichus surgens

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Clear Creek county, Berthoud Pass Collected ByBrzoska, D. Date Collected1969-07-17

UASM255567 - Pterostichus surgens

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Clear Creek county, Summit Lake Collected ByBrzoska, D. Date Collected1969-07-24

UASM255568 - Pterostichus surgens

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Clear Creek county, Summit Lake Collected ByBrzoska, D. Date Collected1969-07-24

UASM255569 - Pterostichus surgens

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Clear Creek county, Summit Lake Collected ByBrzoska, D. Date Collected1969-07-24

UASM255570 - Pterostichus surgens

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Clear Creek county, Summit Lake Collected ByBrzoska, D. Date Collected1969-07-24

UASM255571 - Pterostichus surgens

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Clear Creek county, Summit Lake Collected ByBrzoska, D. Date Collected1969-07-24

UASM356551 - Pterostichus surgens

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park, Banff Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1927-08-13

UASM356552 - Pterostichus surgens

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park, Banff Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1927-08-13