Bembidion lampros
This record describes Bembidion lampros (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small (3-4mm) beetle. It is very shiny, normally brassy, with reddish brown legs. Elytra with less than 7 strya. It frequents most dry habitats, including gardens and agricultural land.
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
It frequents most dry habitats, including gardens and agricultural land.
Seasonal Activity
Peaking in May
Additional species information
Recorded status
Very common throughout Britain
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bembidion lampros. 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 lampros (6)
Frequently Asked Questions About Bembidion lampros
What is Bembidion lampros?
Bembidion lampros is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Bembidion lampros found?
Habitat: It frequents most dry habitats, including gardens and agricultural land.
When is Bembidion lampros active?
Bembidion lampros: seasonal activity - Peaking in May.