Bembidion canadianum
Casey, 1924
Bembidion canadianum is a small () in the Bembidion, described by Casey in 1924. The is known from western Canada, with records from Alberta and British Columbia. As a member of the genus Bembidion, it is likely a ground-dwelling , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded in GBIF and NCBI databases but appears to be rarely encountered, with only one observation in iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bembidion canadianum: /bɛmˈbɪdiən ˌkænəˈdiːnəm/
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Identification
Specific diagnostic features for distinguishing Bembidion canadianum from are not documented in the provided sources. Members of the Bembidion are generally small , typically 3–5 mm in length, with thread-like and often distinctive elytral or coloration. Accurate identification to level within this large genus generally requires examination of and other subtle morphological characters by a .
Distribution
Canada: recorded from Alberta and British Columbia. The is present in North America according to GBIF distribution records.
Similar Taxa
- Bembidion brownorumRecently described California that is larger than typical Bembidion (approximately 5 mm), with distinctive shape and green-gold metallic sheen. Bembidion canadianum is not known from California and was described from Canadian material in 1924.
- Other Bembidion speciesThe Bembidion contains hundreds of worldwide, many of which are morphologically similar and require expert examination for accurate identification. B. canadianum is distinguished by its specific combination of morphological characters as described by Casey (1924), though these are not detailed in available sources.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The provided context primarily concerns Bembidion brownorum, a different described in 2023 from California. Bembidion canadianum is a distinct, earlier-described species from western Canada with no documented connection to the California material discussed in the sources.