Bembidion obliquum
This record describes Bembidion obliquum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small (~4mm) beetle with a characteristic X pattern on the elytra. Other Bembidion spp, particularly Bembidion varium. Typically on bare mud at the edges of bodies of water. Widespread in England where suitable habitat occurs. No additional images available for this species.
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
Typically on bare mud at the edges of bodies of water.
Seasonal Activity
All year.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread in England where suitable habitat occurs.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bembidion obliquum. 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 obliquum (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Bembidion obliquum
What is Bembidion obliquum?
Bembidion obliquum is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Bembidion obliquum found?
Habitat: Typically on bare mud at the edges of bodies of water.
When is Bembidion obliquum active?
Bembidion obliquum: seasonal activity - All year..