Bembidion transparens
(Gebler, 1830)
Bembidion transparens is a in the , first described by Gebler in 1830. It has a transcontinental distribution spanning North America and Europe. The species is divided into three , with the nominate subspecies Bembidion transparens transparens being the most widely recognized. It belongs to the large and diverse Bembidion, which contains hundreds of species of small predatory .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bembidion transparens: //bɛmˈbɪdiˌɒn trænsˈpærɛnz//
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Identification
As a member of the Bembidion, this is likely small in size (typical for the genus ranges 3–5 mm). Precise diagnostic features distinguishing Bembidion transparens from are not provided in available sources. Identification to species level in this genus generally requires examination of and other fine morphological details.
Distribution
Documented from North America and Europe. GBIF records indicate presence in Alaska, Canada, China, Denmark, and Estonia. The nominate occurs across this range.
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Subspecies
Three are recognized: Bembidion transparens transparens (Gebler, 1830), the nominate form; Bembidion transparens prostratum (Motschulsky, 1844); and Trepanes transparens transparens (Gebler, 1829). Note that the latter name appears to be a nomenclatural variant or error in some sources.
Taxonomic note
The basionym Peryphus transparens (Gebler, 1829) has been used in some sources, though the currently accepted authority is Gebler, 1830. The is placed in subgenus Diplocampa by some .