Elaphrus (Neoelaphrus) fuliginosus Say 1830

Extremely rare in Alberta.

This species has been collected only in the month of July.

This species is found in northeastern United States and eastern half of Canada and with an isolated record from Alberta. In Alberta this species has been collected only at the single locality west of Edmonton.

Colored as clairvillei, though usually more greenish. Punctuation of the elytra very coarse, in part confluent; smooth mirrors strongly contrasting; pupillate foveae much larger than in clairvillei. Head with deep central fovea between the eyes. Male with four dilated protarsal segments. Length 9.5-10.3 mm.

On the banks of rivers and ponds; open places with sparse vegetation on wet sandy soil.

Both larvae and adults are predatory.

Elaphrus fuliginosus is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Elaphrinae. It was described by Say in 1830.