Bembidion planatum
This record describes Bembidion planatum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
dorsal habitus
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
flooded places: cold river/brook banks, usually on gravelly-stony bare soils
Geographic Range
transboreal (NF‒AK south to c.CA along Coast Ranges, so.CO along the Rocky Mts., n.MI
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bembidion planatum (LeConte 1847)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bembidion planatum. 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 planatum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Bembidion planatum
How big is Bembidion planatum?
6.2‒8.3 mm , largest species in the genus in NA
How do you identify Bembidion planatum?
dorsal habitus
Where is Bembidion planatum found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | flooded places: cold river/brook banks, usually on gravelly-stony bare soils |
| Range | transboreal (NF‒AK south to c.CA along Coast Ranges, so.CO along the Rocky Mts., n.MI |