photo: Jimmy Dee, June 24, 2022
Distribution map (based on iNaturalist observations)
Identification
- Medium-sized (11–14 mm), bronze with three white maculations on each elytron (often broken).
- Metallic green reflections; fast runner on sandy or gravelly ground.
- Bimodal activity: spring and late summer/fall.
Habitat in New Brunswick
Prefers sandy or gravelly riverbanks, lake shores, roadsides, and open disturbed areas. Common on beaches and paths near water.
Flight Season in NB
May 3 – September 20 (spring–fall; bimodal peaks May–June & Aug–Sep).
Distribution & Notes
Widespread across New Brunswick, particularly along rivers and coastal areas. One of the most commonly encountered species with two activity peaks. Populations often abundant on suitable sandy/gravel sites.