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Calathus grandicollis
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Identification:
This species is smaller and paler than C. fuscipes. The forebody and appendages are pale, but elytra are almost black and strongly contrasting. The prothorax has evident laterobasal margination. Meta-tarsi has external groove of first segment less sharp. The microsculpture is shallow on both prothorax and elytra. Wings are rudimentary. The male protarsi are very broad.
Range:
Found along west coast of North America from northern California to southwestern British Columbia.
Natural History:
Occurs near seashores and dry sandy ridges with xerophytes. At TESC this species may be found near the shores of Eld inlet.
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
