Bembidion acutifrons

LeConte, 1879

Bembidion acutifrons is a small ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1879. The occurs in northern regions of North America, with documented records from Alaska, Canada, and the United States. Like other members of the Bembidion, it is a predatory inhabiting riparian and moist ground . Available occurrence data are sparse, with only three observations recorded in iNaturalist.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bembidion acutifrons: /bɛmˈbɪdiˌɒn əˌkjuːtɪˈfrɒnz/

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Distribution

North America: Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. Distribution records indicate presence in northern regions, with Alaska specifically documented as a location where the occurs.

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Taxonomic note

The provided context discusses Bembidion brownorum, a described in 2023 from California and named in honor of former Governor Jerry Brown. However, the requested record is for Bembidion acutifrons, a distinct species described by LeConte in 1879 with a documented distribution in northern North America. These are separate species; information about Bembidion brownorum does not apply to Bembidion acutifrons.

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