Bembidion vulpecula
Casey, 1918
Bembidion vulpecula is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by Casey in 1918. It belongs to the large Bembidion, which comprises numerous small predatory beetles commonly found in North America. The species has been recorded from the United States, though specific details about its and remain limited in available sources. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a ground-dwelling of small .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bembidion vulpecula: //bɛmˈbɪdi.ən vʌlˈpɛkjʊlə//
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States (North America). Specific locality data beyond country-level records are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic note
Bembidion vulpecula should not be confused with Bembidion brownorum, a different described in 2023 from California and named in honor of former Governor Jerry Brown. The latter species was rediscovered after 55 years without observations. The specific epithet 'vulpecula' (Latin for 'little fox') is shared with the brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula), an unrelated marsupial native to Australia and introduced to New Zealand, but the and marsupial have no biological connection.