Bembidion punctulatum
This record describes Bembidion punctulatum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A fairly small (4.5 to 5.5 mm) green or bronze ground beetle. Often associated with shingle areas, but not exclusively so. Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain, but with fewer records from the south east. 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
Often associated with shingle areas, but not exclusively so.
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain, but with fewer records from the south east.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bembidion punctulatum. 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 punctulatum (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Bembidion punctulatum
What is Bembidion punctulatum?
Bembidion punctulatum is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Bembidion punctulatum found?
Habitat: Often associated with shingle areas, but not exclusively so.
When is Bembidion punctulatum active?
Bembidion punctulatum: seasonal activity - All year round..