Bembidion quadrimaculatum
This record describes Bembidion quadrimaculatum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small beetle with dark brown or almost black studded elytra marked with four pale yellow or orangey spots. Antennnae and femora mid-brown not black, apical part of antennae darker than distal part. Unlike similar members of the family it is found in drier areas, including gardens, as well as damper habitats. All year but best spring to late summer. Frequent and widespread in England and Wales, less well recorded elsewhere in Britain. No additional images available for this species.
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
Unlike similar members of the family it is found in drier areas, including gardens, as well as damper habitats.
Seasonal Activity
All year but best spring to late summer.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Frequent and widespread in England and Wales, less well recorded elsewhere in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bembidion quadrimaculatum. 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 quadrimaculatum (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Bembidion quadrimaculatum
What is Bembidion quadrimaculatum?
Bembidion quadrimaculatum is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Bembidion quadrimaculatum found?
Habitat: Unlike similar members of the family it is found in drier areas, including gardens, as well as damper habitats.
When is Bembidion quadrimaculatum active?
Bembidion quadrimaculatum: seasonal activity - All year but best spring to late summer..