Bembidion mutatum
Gemminger & Harold, 1868
Bembidion mutatum is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by Gemminger & Harold in 1868. It is a small predatory distributed across northern North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. The species belongs to the large Bembidion, which contains hundreds of species commonly found in diverse terrestrial and riparian .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bembidion mutatum: /bɛmˈbɪdiən mjuˈtetum/
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Distribution
North America, including Alaska, Canada, and the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Bembidion brownorumBoth are Bembidion found in California; B. brownorum was rediscovered after 55 years and is distinguished by its larger size (~5 mm vs. 3–4 mm typical for the ) and unusually shaped prothorax. B. mutatum has a broader northern distribution.