Bembidion versutum

LeConte, 1878

Bembidion versutum is a small ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1878. The is native to North America and has been recorded in Canada and the United States. Like other members of the Bembidion, it is a predatory . Available information about this species is limited, with relatively few documented observations.

Bembidion versutum by David R. Madison. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bembidion versutum: /bɛmˈbɪdi.ɔn vɛrˈsuːtʊm/

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Distribution

Recorded from Canada and the United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in both countries within North America.

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Taxonomic Note

Bembidion versutum should not be confused with Bembidion brownorum, a distinct described in 2023 from California. The latter species was named in honor of former California Governor Jerry Brown and was rediscovered after 55 years without observations. Bembidion brownorum is notably larger (approximately 5 mm) compared to typical Bembidion species (3–4 mm) and has a distinctive prothorax shape.

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