Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Notiophilus biguttatus (Fabricius, 1779)
Synonyms:
Elaphrus biguttatus Fabricius 1719
Identification
Shiny bronze color, the tips of the elytra are of lighter color; huge head with bulbous eyes.
Elytra with two preapical setigerous punctures; legs and antennae not entirely pale; elytral intervals smooth, shiny on basal 1/2; striae 2-3 continue to apex; elytra with distinct pale apical vitta.
(2)Range
Introduced from Europe; recorded in Maritime Provinces, New England, BC
North American range is BC, ME, NB, NF, NH, NS, PM
(3)
Also WA, ON, and MA based on BugGuide records.
Food
Small insects, springtails.
Internet References
Watford Coleoptera Group - nice images and description
NatureSpot.org - information and images