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Pterostichus pumilus
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Identification:
Size 6.8-8.5 mm; prothorax narrow with sides clearly sinuate before the sharp, right hind angles; base of prothorax entirely margined; elytra epipleura not crossed before apex; body rufo-piceous to almost black with under surface appendages and elytral epipleura paler, more rufous.
Range:
Found in mountains and foothills near Pacific coast, from Oregon north to British Columbia.
Natural History:
Found on dense coniferous forest slopes. An abundant species at TESC in the fall, occurring in mixed and broadleaf woods.
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 Thursday, July 20, 2006, by Lisa Ferrier
