Bembidion nigrum
Say, 1823
Bembidion nigrum is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Canada including New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Two are recognized: Bembidion nigrum facile Casey and Bembidion nigrum nigrum. The species has been recorded in 14 observations on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bembidion nigrum: /bɛmˈbɪdiˌɔn ˈnɪɡrʊm/
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Distribution
North America. Confirmed present in Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia. Distribution records also indicate presence in Canada broadly.
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Nomenclatural note
Catalogue of Life lists Bembidion nigrum (Stephens, 1828) as an ambiguous synonym, while GBIF and NCBI recognize Bembidion nigrum Say, 1823 as the accepted name. The authorship discrepancy suggests potential confusion with another described by Stephens in 1828.
Subspecies
Two are recognized: Bembidion nigrum facile Casey and Bembidion nigrum nigrum.