Bembidion aratum
(LeConte, 1852)
Bembidion aratum is a of in the , described by LeConte in 1852. It is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from the United States, Mexico, and Honduras. Like other members of the Bembidion, it is a small predatory typically associated with riparian or moist . The species is rarely encountered, with only six observations documented on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bembidion aratum: /bɛmˈbɪdiˌɒn əˈreɪtəm/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from the United States, Mexico, and Honduras. The has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning from Central America northward through Mexico and into the United States.
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Taxonomic Notes
Bembidion aratum was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. The belongs to the large Bembidion, which contains over 1,200 described species worldwide. The specific epithet 'aratum' is Latin, meaning 'plowed' or 'furrowed', likely referring to surface sculpturing on the or .
Data Deficiency
Despite being described over 170 years ago, Bembidion aratum remains poorly known biologically. The scarcity of observations (six records on iNaturalist) suggests either genuine rarity, under-sampling of its , or identification challenges that lead to under-reporting.