Bembidion chalceum
This record describes Bembidion chalceum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Bembidion chalceum (Bembidion chalceum) is a species in the family Carabidae, commonly known as ground beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera (Beetles). It is classified within the subfamily Trechinae, tribe Bembidiini, suborder Adephaga. This species belongs to the genus Bembidion. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: 4.8-5.7 mm. It is found in barren shores and banks with gravel or coarse sand, usually along large rivers.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Trechinae
- Tribe
- Bembidiini
- Genus
- Bembidion
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
barren shores and banks with gravel or coarse sand, usually along large rivers ( 3 )
Geographic Range
transcontinental (BC-NT-NF to nCA-nCO-nAR-SC)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bembidion chalceum Dejean 1831
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bembidion chalceum. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Bembidion chalceum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Bembidion chalceum
What is Bembidion chalceum?
Bembidion chalceum is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bembidion chalceum?
4.8-5.7 mm
Where is Bembidion chalceum found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | barren shores and banks with gravel or coarse sand, usually along large rivers ( 3 ) |
| Range | transcontinental (BC-NT-NF to nCA-nCO-nAR-SC) |