Bembidion mckinleyi

Fall, 1926

Bembidion mckinleyi is a of in the , first described by Fall in 1926. It is a member of the large Bembidion, which contains over 1,400 described species of small to -sized . The species is known from both North America and Europe, with three recognized : B. m. mckinleyi, B. m. carneum, and B. m. scandicum. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with moist near water bodies.

Bembidion mckinleyi carneum by David R. Maddison. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.Bembidion mckinleyi carneum by David R. Maddison. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bembidion mckinleyi: /bɛmˈbɪdiən ˈməkɪnli.aɪ/

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Distribution

Bembidion mckinleyi occurs in North America and Europe. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in Alaska, Canada, Estonia, Finland, and Latvia. The three have distinct geographic ranges: B. m. mckinleyi in North America, B. m. carneum described from North America (1963), and B. m. scandicum described from Scandinavia (1943).

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Subspecies

Three are recognized: Bembidion mckinleyi mckinleyi Fall, 1926 (nominate subspecies); Bembidion mckinleyi carneum Lindroth, 1963; and Bembidion mckinleyi scandicum Lindroth, 1943. The subspecies scandicum was described from Scandinavia, while carneum and the nominate subspecies occur in North America.

Taxonomic placement

The is placed in the subgenus Terminophanes within the Bembidion, based on the Catalogue of Life .

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