Bembidion scopulinum
This record describes Bembidion scopulinum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Characteristic combination of punctures on the head medial to eyes, pronotum without laterobasal carina, and microsculpture. A pair of red spots on posterior part of elytra.
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, mountains, and subalpine zone. Flooded places: margins of rivers, lakes, brooks, and ponds, usually on clayish or gravelly soils; occasionally in cultivated fields or gravel pits.
Geographic Range
Holarctic, Eastern NA
Seasonal Activity
January, April-November
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The reproduction period extends from late May (NY) to mid-July (QC)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bembidion (Ocydromus) scopulinum Kirby (1837)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bembidion scopulinum. 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 scopulinum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by v belov , pierrickb
Frequently Asked Questions About Bembidion scopulinum
What is Bembidion scopulinum?
Bembidion scopulinum is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bembidion scopulinum?
4.1-5.3 mm
How do you identify Bembidion scopulinum?
Characteristic combination of punctures on the head medial to eyes, pronotum without laterobasal carina, and microsculpture. A pair of red spots on posterior part of elytra.
Where is Bembidion scopulinum found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Lowlands, mountains, and subalpine zone. Flooded places: margins of rivers, lakes, brooks, and ponds, usually on clayish or gravelly soils; occasionally in cultivated fields or gravel pits. |
| Range | Holarctic, Eastern NA |
When is Bembidion scopulinum active?
Bembidion scopulinum: seasonal activity - January, April-November.
What is the life cycle of a Bembidion scopulinum?
The reproduction period extends from late May (NY) to mid-July (QC)