Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
=Arctobia C.G. Thomson
Numbers
2 spp. in our area (both Holarctic) + one Palearctic
(1)Identification
Within Elaphrini: "1- Pronotum with 2 setae on each lateral margin, one near hind angle and one near middle. Elytral striae distinctly developed on disc; middle coxa with one or two setae---> 2- Pronotum with lateral portion not explanate. Frontal furrows shallowly impressed and linear. Mentum with one pair of setae. Clypeus without impressions."
(1)
images of both NA spp.
here
Range
Holarctic circumpolar; in NA, arctic tundra (LB-AK) into the northern forest zone
(1)Habitat
margins of small lakes/ponds; dry tundra
(1);
D. arctica is strongly hygrophilous,
D. polita less hygrophilous, sometimes inhabiting rather dry sites (Lindroth 1961)
Print References
Lindroth C.H. (1961, 1963, 1966, 1968, 1969a,b) The ground-beetles (Carabidae, excl. Cicindelinae) of Canada and Alaska, Parts 1-6. Opuscula Entomologica Supplementum XXXV: 1-1192, I-XLVIII.
Contributed by
Charlene Wood on 15 December, 2010 - 11:06pm
Additional contributions by
v belovLast updated 27 January, 2011 - 12:53pm