Bembidion flohri
Bates, 1878
Bembidion flohri is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by Henry Walter Bates in 1878. It is a small, winged distributed across North America, with records from Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Like other members of the Bembidion, it is a ground-dwelling . Specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bembidion flohri: /bɛmˈbiːdiːɒn ˈfloʊriː/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Bembidion by subtle morphological characters of the male genitalia and elytral striation patterns. Accurate identification requires examination by a ; external alone is insufficient for reliable determination.
Distribution
Recorded from Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Distribution data indicate presence across North America, though specific locality records are sparse.
Similar Taxa
- Bembidion brownorumSimilar size and general appearance; B. brownorum is larger (approximately 5 mm), has a distinctively shaped prothorax, and exhibits green-gold metallic luster under magnification. B. flohri lacks these specific traits and has a broader, well-documented North American distribution compared to the restricted California range of B. brownorum.
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Taxonomic History
Described by Henry Walter Bates in 1878, based on material from North America. The has been subsequently recorded in entomological collections but has not been the focus of dedicated ecological or behavioral study.
Data Limitations
Despite its long taxonomic history, B. flohri remains poorly known biologically. Most available information is derived from specimen labels and museum records rather than field studies. The 27 iNaturalist observations suggest it is encountered infrequently or is underreported.