Chlaenius (Chlaenius) cordicollis Kirby 1837
Biology:
According to Bell (1960) found on the shores of lakes and large rivers where there is clay and gravel with stones and sparse low vegetation. These beetles are fully winged and fly. Only two examples were collected on the Virginia shore in 1902 (HSB) and 1918 (JLW). There are no recent records. No teneral specimens seen. The adults were collected in June and September. According to Lindroth (1969), hibernation takes place in the adult stage. Total length, 12.4 to 15.3 mm (13.9).