Magdalis hispoides LeConte, 1876** Map 46

Material examined.

New Brunswick, Carleton Co., Lindsay, 4.VII.1963, B. Denny, ex. balsam fir, beating, F.I.S. 63 –0860– 04 (1, AFC). Queens Co., Cherryvale, 15.VI.1964, D. R. Edling, conifer forest, ex. red spruce, beating, F.I.S., 64 –0529– 07 (1, AFC). Victoria Co., Hazeldean, 17.VI.1963, (no collector given), ex. trembling aspen, beating, F.I.S., 63 –0544– 02 (1, AFC).

Collection and habitat data.

Magdalis hispoides adults have been observed feeding on needles of Pinus strobus (Plumb 1950). In New Brunswick, adults were beaten from foliage of balsam fir, red spruce, and trembling aspen during June and July.

Distribution in Canada and Alaska.

YK, BC, AB, ON, QC, NB, NF (McNamara 1991c).