Bembidion immaturum
This record describes Bembidion immaturum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Bembidion immaturum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Identification notes
dorsal habitus
Wikipedia reference for Bembidion immaturum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bembidion_immaturum.
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
edges of ponds/marshes/rivers/lakes, usually on muddy soils
Geographic Range
NF‒se.ON to New England and the Adirondacks (NY)
Seasonal Activity
spring breeder
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bembidion immaturum Lindroth 1954
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bembidion immaturum. 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 immaturum (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Bembidion immaturum
What is Bembidion immaturum?
Bembidion immaturum is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bembidion immaturum?
4.5-5.5 mm
How do you identify Bembidion immaturum?
dorsal habitus
Where is Bembidion immaturum found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | edges of ponds/marshes/rivers/lakes, usually on muddy soils |
| Range | NF‒se.ON to New England and the Adirondacks (NY) |
When is Bembidion immaturum active?
Bembidion immaturum: seasonal activity - spring breeder.