Bembidion salinarium
This record describes Bembidion salinarium (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Eyes | Eyes flatter[than on ephippigerum ]. Prothorax with flat basal foveae. |
| Elytra | Elytra almost oviform with shoulders narrower and sides more evenly rounded, greatest width about middle. (Lindroth [addition by Graham for clarif.]) |
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
At the border of saline lakes and ponds, on wet clay with sparse or no vegetation. (Lindroth) Inland species, whereas ephippigerum are strictly coastal.
Geographic Range
AB, BC, MB, SK, AZ, CA, CO, MT, ND, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bembidion salinarium Casey, 1918
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bembidion salinarium. 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 salinarium (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Connor E.J. Graham
Frequently Asked Questions About Bembidion salinarium
What is Bembidion salinarium?
Bembidion salinarium is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bembidion salinarium?
3.2-4mm
How do you identify Bembidion salinarium?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Eyes | Eyes flatter[than on ephippigerum ]. Prothorax with flat basal foveae. |
| Elytra | Elytra almost oviform with shoulders narrower and sides more evenly rounded, greatest width about middle. (Lindroth [addition by Graham for clarif.]) |
Where is Bembidion salinarium found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | At the border of saline lakes and ponds, on wet clay with sparse or no vegetation. (Lindroth) Inland species, whereas ephippigerum are strictly coastal. |
| Range | AB, BC, MB, SK, AZ, CA, CO, MT, ND, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY |