Bembidion texanum
This record describes Bembidion texanum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. E. G. Riley, 2010 Type Locality: Texas
Identification notes
Det. E. G. Riley, 2010
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
Geographic Range
Miss. R. to Calif. (AZ-MS-OH-SD) / MB - Map , most records sc US
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Scarce sp. about which we know very little (Holeski and Graves 1982)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bembidion texanum Chaudoir, 1868
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bembidion texanum. 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 texanum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Bembidion texanum
What is Bembidion texanum?
Bembidion texanum is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Bembidion texanum?
Det. E. G. Riley, 2010
Where is Bembidion texanum found?
Range: Miss. R. to Calif. (AZ-MS-OH-SD) / MB - Map , most records sc US
What is the life cycle of a Bembidion texanum?
Scarce sp. about which we know very little (Holeski and Graves 1982)