Bembidion patruele
Dejean, 1831
Clay-beach Bembidion Beetle
A small in the Bembidion, widely distributed across North America. The has been documented in both Canada and the United States. It is one of many Bembidion species adapted to riparian and moist shoreline . Historical specimens indicate long-term presence in North American entomological collections.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bembidion patruele: //bɛmˈbɪdiːən pæˈtruː.ɛli//
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Habitat
Associated with moist environments, particularly clay beaches and shorelines of water bodies. Typical of riparian zones where periodic flooding occurs.
Distribution
North America: documented in Canada and the United States. Present across a broad geographic range based on collection records.
Ecological Role
in the function as of small . As a riparian , likely contributes to invertebrate control in shoreline .
Similar Taxa
- Bembidion brownorumBoth are North American Bembidion associated with freshwater . Bembidion brownorum is larger (approximately 5 mm versus typical 3–4 mm for Bembidion) and has a distinctively enlarged ; it was rediscovered in 2022 after 55 years without observation, whereas Bembidion patruele has continuous collection records.