Bembidion complanulum

(Mannerheim, 1853)

Bembidion complanulum is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by Mannerheim in 1853. The species has a broad distribution across western North America, ranging from the Aleutian Islands and Alaska southward to California. It belongs to the large and diverse Bembidion, which contains numerous species of small to medium-sized predatory beetles commonly found in varied terrestrial and riparian .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bembidion complanulum: /bɛmˈbiːdiɒn kɒmˈplanjələm/

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Distribution

Western North America, from the Aleutian Islands and Alaska to California. Distribution records include Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States.

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Original Description

Originally described as Peryphus complanulus by Mannerheim in 1853, later transferred to the Bembidion.

Data Availability

Only 5 observations are recorded in iNaturalist, suggesting the may be underreported or genuinely uncommon in contemporary surveys.

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