Bembidion pedicellatum
This record describes Bembidion pedicellatum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytral pattern similar to B. quadrimaculatum oppositum but posterior spot sometimes absent; frontal furrows subparallel; pronotum small, scarcely wider than head; elytral punctures usually coarser
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
Lowlands. In or near open forests, pastures, roadsides, borders of small streams. Mostly nocturnal ( 3 )
Geographic Range
e.US (PA‒MN‒*SD to TN‒TX) (*BG data)
Seasonal Activity
Feb‒Nov ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults found overwintering in woods, under bark ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bembidion pedicellatum LeConte 1857
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bembidion pedicellatum. 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 pedicellatum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by v belov , Thrasher , carabid_47
Frequently Asked Questions About Bembidion pedicellatum
What is Bembidion pedicellatum?
Bembidion pedicellatum is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bembidion pedicellatum?
2.7‒3.4 mm
How do you identify Bembidion pedicellatum?
Elytral pattern similar to B. quadrimaculatum oppositum but posterior spot sometimes absent; frontal furrows subparallel; pronotum small, scarcely wider than head; elytral punctures usually coarser
Where is Bembidion pedicellatum found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Lowlands. In or near open forests, pastures, roadsides, borders of small streams. Mostly nocturnal ( 3 ) |
| Range | e.US (PA‒MN‒*SD to TN‒TX) (*BG data) |
When is Bembidion pedicellatum active?
Bembidion pedicellatum: seasonal activity - Feb‒Nov ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Bembidion pedicellatum?
Adults found overwintering in woods, under bark ( 3 )