Numbers
the only species in this genus in North America listed at
nearctica.comSize
body length about 15 mm, based on photo of CBIF specimen on
this pageIdentification
overall appearance resembles a scarab beetle except for filiform antennae; body and legs light brownish-yellow; elytra with several dark brown longitudinal lines; foretibia expanded distally into a blade-like structure, adapted for digging; nocturnal and often attracted to light
Range
central Canada (Quebec to Alberta) and most of United States
Habitat
fossorial (adapted for digging) in dry fields but most frequently found at night attracted to lights on streets/roads/parking lots
Season
May to October; most common in June
Internet References
pinned adult image (Ground Beetles of Canada; CBIF)
pinned adult image and
habitat (Insects of Cedar Creek, Minnesota)
collection notes from Ohio; PDF doc in 1933-34 (Laura and Ray Everly, Ohio State U.)
distribution in Canada list of provinces (Ground Beetles of Canada; CBIF)
