Notiophilus novemstriatus LeConte 1848  

Commonly found in the Virginia-Maryland area since the turn of the century, but not discovered on the Island until 1962 (PJS) even though Barber and Schwarz collected many examples in other areas (Michigan) and must have known how to find them. Usually associated with pine needles on dry forest floors. Adults are probably predaceous on small arthropods (Lindroth, 1961b). This species is wing-dimorphic and according to Lindroth (1961b) winged individuals are rare. Several specimens were found on the Island in 1962 (PJS), 1971 (GFH), and 1972 (GFH). It is likely the species is not established on the pine area near the cabin. No teneral specimens seen. Adults were collected in June and July. In our general area specimens were also collected in October. Hibernation is probably as an adult. Total length, 3.4 to 4.7 mm (4.0).