Bembidion dyschirinum
This record describes Bembidion dyschirinum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Bembidion dyschirinum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, found in North America.
Identification notes
dorsal habitus
Wikipedia reference for Bembidion dyschirinum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bembidion_dyschirinum.
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
highland species: in open, hilly country on sandy soil, usually moraine
Geographic Range
AK–so.YT along the Rocky Mts. to CO and Sierra Nevada in CA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bembidion dyschirinum LeConte 1861
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bembidion dyschirinum. 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 dyschirinum (3)
Photo credits: (c) Connor E. J. Graham, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Connor E. J. Graham | (c) Trevor Van Loon, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Trevor Van Loon | Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Bembidion dyschirinum
What is Bembidion dyschirinum?
Bembidion dyschirinum is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bembidion dyschirinum?
2.9‒3.8 mm
How do you identify Bembidion dyschirinum?
dorsal habitus
Where is Bembidion dyschirinum found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | highland species: in open, hilly country on sandy soil, usually moraine |
| Range | AK–so.YT along the Rocky Mts. to CO and Sierra Nevada in CA |