Bembidion dentellum
This record describes Bembidion dentellum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A large Bembidion, 5 to 6 mm. It has dark brown elytra with various lighter markings usually after the middle, although these may be obscure or missing. Marshes and well vegetated water margins. Also in flood refuse, on gravel bars and in mud. Widespread and fairly frequent in England and Wales. Not well recorded in Scotland.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Carabidae
- Genus
- Bembidion
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Marshes and well vegetated water margins. Also in flood refuse, on gravel bars and in mud.
Seasonal Activity
All year round peaking April to July.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in England and Wales. Not well recorded in Scotland.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bembidion dentellum. 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 dentellum (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Bembidion dentellum
What is Bembidion dentellum?
Bembidion dentellum is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Bembidion dentellum found?
Habitat: Marshes and well vegetated water margins. Also in flood refuse, on gravel bars and in mud.
When is Bembidion dentellum active?
Bembidion dentellum: seasonal activity - All year round peaking April to July..