Nebria
Nebria brevicollis
The dam runners ( Nebria ) are a genus of beetles in the family of ground beetles ( Carabidae ) within the subfamily Nebriinae. It occurs in Europe with 172 species and subspecies, 19 are also native to Central Europe.
Features
The beetles are medium in size and have a heart-shaped pronotum and long thin legs. They differ from the beard runners ( Leistus ) by their mandibles and maxillae normally trained. The larvae also see where the beard runner similar, but have a gedrungeneren physique. Her head is less strong and the Thorakalring is less elongated. Your Cerci are strong bristles.
Occurrence and life
The nocturnal animals are nimble runner and live in flowing waters, especially in montane to subalpine regions, but also in the lowlands and on the edge of snow fields under stones. They prefer moist habitats, but are not limited to them. They feed on springtails ( Collembola ).
Types (selection)
- Nebria brevicollis or Ordinary dam runners
- Red-headed dam runners ( Nebria picicornis )
- Jockischs dam runners ( Nebria jockischii )
- Nebria hoepfneri
- Mountain Brook Dam Runner ( Nebria rufescens )
- Germar dam runners ( Nebria germari )
- Hellwig dam runners ( Nebria hellwigii )
- Nebria dejeanii
- Nebria dahlii
- Mountain Dam Runner ( Nebria castanea )
- Austrian dam runners ( Nebria austriaca )
- Nebria atrata
- Nebria schusteri
- Nebria diaphana
- Gelbrandiger dam runners ( Nebria livida )