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Calathus fuscipes
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Identification:
The more robust of our species, with a body length of 10 - 15 mm; recognized by presence of setigerous punctures on both third and fifth interval; the first antennal segment pale, legs piceous to clear red.
Range:
This is a Palaearctic species found in Europe east to Iran. Introduced to North America in 1928. In Canada, known only from British Columbia.
Natural History:
Primarily synanthropic and found on open ground with meadow or weedy vegetation. At TESC this species is known only from a parking lot located near the campus core.
References:
Lindroth, C. H. 1961-1969. The ground beetles (Carabidae excl. Cicindelinae) of Canada and Alaska. Parts 1-6. Opuscula Entomologica xlviii + 1192 pp.
Last updated Wednesday, July 19, 2006, by Administrator
