Identification
A medium sized, species (13.5-17 mm) which can be recognized by the laterobasal carina of the prothorax. Prothorax flat and broad with broadly protruding front angles, and with small, well impressed outer basal fovea; frons with sharply delimited raised triangular area behind clypeus; body black to light black; outer portion of antennae and protarsi paler than body.
Range
Found along west coastal North America from Oregon to British Columbia, and inland west of the Rockies.
Natural History
Occurs in dense, dry conifer or mixed forests, mostly under logs. Hibernation may take place in larval stage. On TESC campus, found in mixed, broadleaf and conifer woods.
