Bembidion bifossulatum
(LeConte, 1852)
A small ground beetle in the Carabidae, found in North America. The was described by LeConte in 1852 and is part of the diverse Bembidion, which contains numerous similar-looking species often requiring close examination for accurate identification.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bembidion bifossulatum: /bɛmˈbɪdiːɔn bɪˌfɒs.jʊˈlætəm/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Bembidion by the presence of two distinct foveae (depressions) on the , as indicated by the specific epithet "bifossulatum" (meaning "two-furrowed"). Requires careful examination of elytral and prothorax shape for definitive identification; external otherwise typical of small Bembidion ground beetles.
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada and the United States across North America. Specific collection localities are sparse in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Bembidion brownorumSimilar size range (~5 mm) and general Bembidion ; distinguished by prothorax shape and metallic green-gold sheen visible under magnification rather than plain brown coloration
- Other Bembidion speciesNumerous share small size and ground beetle habitus; requires examination of elytral foveae and microsculpture patterns for separation