Bembidion
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Bembidion aeneicolle
A small ground beetle in the genus Bembidion, first described by LeConte in 1847. The species is poorly documented in modern literature, with minimal observational records available. Based on genus-level characteristics, it belongs to a diverse group of carabid beetles commonly associated with riparian and moist habitats.
Bembidion amnicum
Bembidion amnicum is a synonym of Bembidion nubiculosum, a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The name was published by Casey in 1918. The currently accepted name is Bembidion (Notaphus) nubiculosum.
Bembidion aratum
Bembidion aratum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1852. It is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from the United States, Mexico, and Honduras. Like other members of the genus Bembidion, it is a small predatory beetle typically associated with riparian or moist habitats. The species is rarely encountered, with only six observations documented on iNaturalist.
Bembidion balli
Bembidion balli is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Lindroth in 1962. The species is known from North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. As a member of the genus Bembidion, it belongs to a large and diverse group of small carabid beetles commonly found in riparian and moist habitats.
Bembidion bifossulatum
A small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, found in North America. The species was described by LeConte in 1852 and is part of the diverse genus Bembidion, which contains numerous similar-looking species often requiring close examination for accurate identification.
Bembidion bowditchii
Bembidion bowditchii is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1878. It belongs to the large and diverse genus Bembidion, which contains hundreds of species of small predatory beetles commonly found near water. The species is known from North America, with records from both the United States and Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a predator of small invertebrates.
Bembidion carinula
Sand-loving Bembidion Beetle
Bembidion carinula is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Chaudoir in 1868. It belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which comprises small to medium-sized predatory beetles commonly found in diverse habitats. The species is documented from North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. Like other Bembidion species, it is likely associated with moist ground habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Bembidion coloradense
Colorado Bembidion Beetle
Bembidion coloradense is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Hayward in 1897. It is native to western North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the large genus Bembidion, it inhabits riparian and moist ground habitats typical of the group. The species is documented in museum collections but appears to be rarely encountered in recent field surveys.
Bembidion commotum
Bembidion commotum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Casey in 1918. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Bembidion, it belongs to a large and diverse group of small carabid beetles commonly found in moist habitats. The species is represented by relatively few observations in modern databases, suggesting it may be infrequently encountered or understudied.
Bembidion complanulum
Bembidion complanulum is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by Mannerheim in 1853. The species has a broad distribution across western North America, ranging from the Aleutian Islands and Alaska southward to California. It belongs to the large and diverse genus Bembidion, which contains numerous species of small to medium-sized predatory beetles commonly found in varied terrestrial and riparian habitats.
Bembidion concolor
Two-coloured Bembidion Beetle
Bembidion concolor is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is assigned to the subgenus Peryphanes within the large genus Bembidion. The species has been recorded from Alaska, Canada, and the United States. Taxonomic authorities for this species vary in the literature, with dates ranging from 1837 to 1850, indicating some historical uncertainty in its original description.
Bembidion confusum
Confused Riverbank Ground Beetle
A small ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, found in North America. It inhabits stream-margin environments and has been studied for its reproductive adaptations to this specialized habitat. The species is part of the large genus Bembidion, which contains many riparian-associated beetles.
Bembidion consanguineum
Bembidion consanguineum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from the United States. The species belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which comprises numerous small carabid beetles often associated with moist habitats. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species beyond its taxonomic description and basic distribution.
Bembidion contractum
Bembidion contractum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Thomas Say in 1823. It is restricted to the Atlantic coastal region of North America, with a distribution spanning from Newfoundland to southern Florida. Inland occurrence records exist but remain unverified and require confirmation.
Bembidion dejectum
Bembidion erosum
Bembidion erosum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species was originally described as Peryphus erosus by Motschulsky in 1850. It belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which contains numerous small carabid beetles. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the United States.
Bembidion festivum
Bembidion festivum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is known from North America. The species was described by Casey in 1918.
Bembidion flohri
Bembidion flohri is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Henry Walter Bates in 1878. It is a small, winged beetle distributed across North America, with records from Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Like other members of the genus Bembidion, it is a ground-dwelling predator. Specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Bembidion frontale
Bembidion frontale is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It occurs in North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. Like other members of the genus Bembidion, it is a small predatory beetle. Specific ecological details about this species remain limited in published literature.
Bembidion fugax
Bembidion fugax is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of the genus Bembidion, it is a small predatory beetle.
Bembidion gebleri
Bembidion gebleri is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Gebler in 1833. It belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which contains numerous small predatory beetles commonly found near water or in moist habitats. The species has been recorded across northern Asia and parts of North America.
Bembidion grapii
Bembidion grapii is a Holarctic species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Gyllenhal in 1827. It occurs across northern regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. The species belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which comprises numerous small, often metallic ground beetles.
Bembidion gratiosum
Bembidion gratiosum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Casey in 1918. It is found in North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the United States. As a member of the genus Bembidion, it belongs to a diverse group of small carabid beetles commonly known as ground beetles.
Bembidion hesperium
Bembidion hesperium is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Fall in 1910. It belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which comprises numerous small predatory beetles commonly found in diverse habitats across North America. The species is documented from both Canada and the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available literature. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a ground-dwelling predator of small invertebrates.
Bembidion honestum
Bembidion honestum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Thomas Say in 1823. It is native to North America, with records from the United States and Canada. The species belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which comprises numerous small, often metallic ground beetles. Available information on this species is limited, with only four observations documented on iNaturalist.
Bembidion horni
Bembidion horni is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Hayward in 1897. The species belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which comprises numerous small carabid beetles commonly found in diverse habitats across North America. Records indicate presence in the United States, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited. The species is represented by few observations in biodiversity databases.
Bembidion idoneum
A small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Casey in 1918. The species is recognized as valid but remains poorly documented in modern literature. Available sources confirm its taxonomic placement but provide minimal ecological or biological information.
Bembidion immaturum
Bembidion immaturum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Carl Lindroth in 1954. It is a small carabid beetle distributed across northern North America, extending into Russia. The species belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which contains hundreds of species of small ground beetles commonly found in moist habitats.
Bembidion indistinctum
Indistinct Riverbank Ground Beetle
Bembidion indistinctum is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, commonly known as the Indistinct Riverbank Ground Beetle. The species occurs across North America including Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. Like many Bembidion species, it is associated with riparian habitats near water bodies.
Bembidion iridescens
Iridescent Riverbank Ground Beetle
Bembidion iridescens is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, commonly known as the Iridescent Riverbank Ground Beetle. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species is part of the large genus Bembidion, which contains numerous small predatory beetles often associated with riparian and moist habitats.
Bembidion laxatum
Bembidion laxatum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Casey in 1918. The species is known from North America, with distribution records from Canada and the United States. Very little is known about its biology or ecology due to apparent rarity and limited collection records.
Bembidion levettei
Bembidion levettei is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Casey in 1918. The species occurs in North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the United States. Two subspecies are recognized: Bembidion levettei levettei and Bembidion levettei carrianum. Like other members of the genus Bembidion, it is presumed to be a predatory beetle, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Bembidion levigatum
Bembidion levigatum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. It is distributed across Central America and North America, with records from Canada, the United States, and Middle America. As a member of the large genus Bembidion, it is part of a diverse group of small predatory beetles commonly known as ground beetles. The species has been documented through museum specimens and limited observational records.
Bembidion louisella
Bembidion louisella is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by David Maddison in 2008.
Bembidion muscicola
Bembidion muscicola is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It was described by Hayward in 1897. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Very little specific information is available about its biology or ecology.
Bembidion mutatum
Bembidion mutatum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Gemminger & Harold in 1868. It is a small predatory beetle distributed across northern North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. The species belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which contains hundreds of species commonly found in diverse terrestrial and riparian habitats.
Bembidion nebraskense
Bembidion nebraskense is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by LeConte in 1863. It is native to North America, with distribution records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. As a member of the large genus Bembidion, it belongs to a group of small, active predators commonly found in diverse terrestrial habitats. The species remains poorly known, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Bembidion nubiculosum
Bembidion nubiculosum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Chaudoir in 1868. The species belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which comprises numerous small carabid beetles commonly found in diverse habitats across North America. Limited documentation exists regarding its biology and ecology.
Bembidion obscurellum
Dry-field Bembidion Beetle
Bembidion obscurellum is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, commonly known as the Dry-field Bembidion Beetle. The species has a wide distribution spanning Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. Multiple subspecies have been described, indicating geographic variation across its range. Like other members of genus Bembidion, it is a ground-dwelling predator.
Bembidion orion
Bembidion orion is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Cooper and Maddison in 2014. The species belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which comprises numerous small, often metallic beetles that are primarily ground-dwelling predators. Like other members of its genus, B. orion is likely associated with moist habitats near water bodies. The species is known from limited collection records in the United States.
Bembidion patruele
Clay-beach Bembidion Beetle
A small ground beetle in the genus Bembidion, widely distributed across North America. The species has been documented in both Canada and the United States. It is one of many Bembidion species adapted to riparian and moist shoreline habitats. Historical specimens indicate long-term presence in North American entomological collections.
Bembidion planatum
Bembidion planatum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It occurs in North America with documented presence in Alaska, Canada, and the United States. The species belongs to a large genus of small carabid beetles commonly found in diverse habitats including riparian zones.
Bembidion platynoides
Bembidion platynoides is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Hayward in 1897. It occurs in North America, with distribution records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the large genus Bembidion, it shares the general characteristics of small, active predatory beetles commonly found in diverse terrestrial habitats.
Bembidion praticola
Bembidion praticola is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Lindroth in 1963. It is native to North America with confirmed records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the large genus Bembidion, it belongs to a diverse group of small predatory beetles commonly found in varied terrestrial habitats. The species remains poorly known, with limited observational records available.
Bembidion pseudocautum
Pseudocautum Bembidion Beetle
Bembidion pseudocautum is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described by Lindroth in 1963. It is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. No observations have been recorded in iNaturalist.
Bembidion quadrifoveolatum
Bembidion quadrifoveolatum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It was described by Mannerheim in 1843 and is known from North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the United States. The species belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which comprises numerous small predatory beetles commonly found in diverse habitats. Very little specific ecological or behavioral information has been published for this particular species.
Bembidion quadrimaculatum
Garden Bembidion Beetle
Bembidion quadrimaculatum is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae with a broad distribution spanning Europe, Northern Asia, North America, and Southern Asia. The species is recognized as an important component of agricultural ecosystems, where it serves as a beneficial predator. Multiple subspecies have been described, including the nominate B. q. quadrimaculatum and the North American B. q. oppositum. Populations have been observed to respond positively to conservation tillage practices in agricultural settings.
Bembidion robusticolle
Bembidion robusticolle is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Hayward in 1897. Records indicate presence in the United States, specifically Vermont, though observational data is extremely sparse with no confirmed iNaturalist observations. The species belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which comprises numerous small carabid beetles often associated with riparian and moist habitats. Available information about this species is limited due to its rarity and lack of recent documentation.
Bembidion rufinum
Bembidion rufinum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Lindroth in 1963. It is known from North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the United States. As a member of the large genus Bembidion, it is one of many small carabid beetles that inhabit varied terrestrial environments. Very few observational records exist for this species.
Bembidion rufotinctum
Bembidion rufotinctum is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Chaudoir in 1868. It belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which comprises numerous species of small carabid beetles found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. The species is recorded from North America, specifically Canada and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with moist habitats near water bodies, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.