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Species Details
Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityAdults collected in Alberta from April to mid-July.
IdentificationAdults: 11.4 – 16.1 mm in length. Entire dorsal surface usually metallic green, though sometimes appears bronze and also can appear bluish when viewed obliquely; rarely with entire dorsal surface being blue. Antennae are long and slender. Pronotum is usually subquadrate, having a basal width of more than 90% of the greatest width across the pronotum; sides slightly sinuate near obtuse posterior angles; middle usually with the greatest width and with apex much narrower than the base; the lateral rim is slightly wider posteriorly and is usually somewhat translucent. Aedeagus with right paramere usually entire and obtusely pointed. Adapted from Bell 1960.
Scientific Name
Chlaenius sericeus
Habitat
On moderately moist, firm ground with dense vegetation of Carex and grasses. Usually close to the borders of standing or running waters.
Seasonality
Adults collected in Alberta from April to mid-July.
Identification
Adults: 11.4 – 16.1 mm in length. Entire dorsal surface usually metallic green, though sometimes appears bronze and also can appear bluish when viewed obliquely; rarely with entire dorsal surface being blue.…
Adults: 11.4 – 16.1 mm in length. Entire dorsal surface usually metallic green, though sometimes appears bronze and also can appear bluish when viewed obliquely; rarely with entire dorsal surface being blue. Antennae are long and slender. Pronotum is usually subquadrate, having a basal width of more than 90% of the greatest width across the pronotum; sides slightly sinuate near obtuse posterior angles; middle usually with the greatest width and with apex much narrower than the base; the lateral rim is slightly wider posteriorly and is usually somewhat translucent. Aedeagus with right paramere usually entire and obtusely pointed. Adapted from Bell 1960.
Life History
In Vermont eggs and first instar larvae are abundant in June. In males, the mesotibial brush is utilized in cleaning the dilated segments of the protarsi. Adults likely over-winter. Adapted from Bell 1960, and Lindroth 1963.
Conservation
Relatively common.
Diet Info
Members of this species that were reared in captivity were observed to feed largely on dead or dying insects while avoiding active prey (Bell 1960).
Range
Transamerican, spanning Canadian provinces but only known from the southern parts of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Colombia. In Alberta specimens have been collected as far north as Keoma.
Notes
Most specimens of this species belong to the subspecies sericeus.
Citation
Page Citation for Chlaenius sericeus
Page Citation
"Species Details - Chlaenius sericeus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6310/9-81869. Accessed 29 Jun. 2024.
References
Author
Bousquet, Yves and Andre Larochelle
Title
Catalogue of the Geadephaga (Coleoptera: Trachypachidae, Rhysodidae, Carabidae Including Cicindelini) of America North of Mexico
Publication Date
1993
Series Title
Memoirs of the Entomological Society of Canada
Pages
1-397
Author
Bell, R. T.
Title
Revision of the genus Chlaenius Bonnelli (Coleoptera, Carabidae) in North America.
Publication Date
1960
Series Title
Miscellaneous Publications of the Entomological Society of America.
Volume
1
Pages
98-170
Author
Lindroth, Carl H.
Title
The Ground-beetles of Canada and Alaska. Part 6.
Publication Date
1969
Series Title
Opuscula Entomologica
Volume
34
Pages
945-1192
Specimen Information
There are 250 specimens of this Species.
UASM289872 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Montana, Mineral county, Superior
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1955-07-27
UASM289873 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New York, Chautauqua county, Ellington
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1951-07-16
UASM289874 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New York, Chautauqua county, Mayville
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1951-07-17
UASM289875 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New York, Chautauqua county, Mayville
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1951-07-17
UASM289876 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Kansas, Stafford county
Collected ByEvans; Lin; Yoshimoto
Date Collected1953-07-18
UASM289877 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Larimer county, Poudre Canyon
Date Collected1948-08-19/1948-08-22
UASM289878 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Larimer county, Poudre Canyon
Date Collected1948-08-19/1948-08-22
UASM289879 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Michigan, Wayne county, Detroit
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1947-09-20
UASM289880 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Michigan, Wayne county, Detroit
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1947-09-20
UASM289897 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New York, Wayne county
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1948-05-15
UASM289898 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New York, Wayne county
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1947-06-14
UASM289899 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New York, Wayne county
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1947-07-06
UASM289906 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Michigan, Mackinac county, Saint Ignace
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-08-11
UASM289934 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New Mexico, Grant county, Silver City
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1969-08-16
UASM289936 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Montana, Beaverhead county, Big Hole River
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Whitehead, D. R.
Date Collected1966-09-04
UASM289937 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Montana, Beaverhead county, Big Hole River
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Whitehead, D. R.
Date Collected1966-09-04
UASM289943 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Butte county, Chico
Collected ByRoyce, L.
Date Collected1968-05-13
UASM289944 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New Jersey, Morris county, Morris Plains
Collected ByWhitehead, D. R.
Date Collected1963-05-22
UASM289945 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New Jersey, Morris county, Morris Plains
Collected ByWhitehead, D. R.
Date Collected1963-05-22
UASM289946 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New Jersey, Morris county, Morris Plains
Collected ByWhitehead, D. R.
Date Collected1963-05-22
UASM289947 - Chlaenius sericeus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New Jersey, Morris county, Morris Plains
Collected ByMazurkiewicz; Whitehead
Date Collected1963-05-31