Notes on the biology of the eyeless beetle Glacicavicola (Coleoptera: Leiodidae)

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Peck, Stewart B.

Source:

Annales de spéléologie, Centre national de la recherche scientifique, Volume 25, Issue 1, p.235-237 (1970)

Call Number:

A70PEC01IDUS

Keywords:

Glacicavicola bathysciodes, western blind cave beetle

Abstract:

New observations are reported for the blind leiodid beetle Glacicavicola bathysciodes Westcott. The species has been found in a new locality at a temperature 39°F (4°C). This shows that it is not limited to caves containing permanent ice as was earlier thought. The beetle can be attracted using baits of rotted meat or human dung. The beetles are now being cultured to obtain larvae and life cycle data.

Notes:

Reference Code: A70PEC01IDUS

Full Citation: Peck, S. B. 1970. Notes on the biology of the eyeless beetle Glacicavicola (Coleoptera: Leiodidae). Annales de spéléologie 25(1): 235-237.

Location: ANIMAL EF: GLACICAVICOLA BATHYSCIODES

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