Bledius semiferrugineus
LeConte, J. L., 1863
Bledius semiferrugineus is a rove beetle in the tribe Blediini, characterized by its semiferrugineous (half rusty-brown) coloration. The occurs across eastern North America from Canada to the southern United States, with records extending to Cuba. Like other members of Bledius, it is associated with moist , particularly shorelines and wetland margins. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1863.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bledius semiferrugineus: /ˈbleːdiʊs sɛˌmɪfɛrʊˈdʒɪneʊs/
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Habitat
Moist shoreline and wetland margin , including muddy banks of streams, rivers, and lakes.
Distribution
Eastern North America: Canada (Ontario, Quebec), United States (Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia), and Cuba.
Similar Taxa
- Bledius spp.Other Bledius share similar preferences and general body form; identification to species level requires examination of genitalia and detailed coloration patterns.