Species Details
Bembidion lapponicum
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IdentificationMember of the inaequale group (subgenus Bracteon). Similar to B. carinula but prothorax without latero-basal carina. Color duller, due to generally stronger microsculpture, usually greenish or brassy (never coppery), legs darker than in normal carinula, with femora entirely black or red only at base or, rarely, entirely piceous red. Third elytral interval almost constantly more suddenly widened before anterior silver spot which is at least twice as broad as 4th interval; the dark color of mirrors often more extended upon adjoining intervals than in carinula.
Scientific Name
Bembidion lapponicum
Habitat
On barren sandy (sometimes clay-mixed) banks and shores of rivers and lakes.
Identification
Member of the inaequale group (subgenus Bracteon). Similar to B. carinula but prothorax without latero-basal carina. Color duller, due to generally stronger microsculpture, usually greenish or brassy (never coppery),…
Member of the inaequale group (subgenus Bracteon). Similar to B. carinula but prothorax without latero-basal carina. Color duller, due to generally stronger microsculpture, usually greenish or brassy (never coppery), legs darker than in normal carinula, with femora entirely black or red only at base or, rarely, entirely piceous red. Third elytral interval almost constantly more suddenly widened before anterior silver spot which is at least twice as broad as 4th interval; the dark color of mirrors often more extended upon adjoining intervals than in carinula.
Life History
Overwinters in the adult stage.
Conservation
Relatively common.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species if found in northwestern United States, and western Canada. In Alberta this species is known only from the southern region.
Citation
Page Citation for Bembidion lapponicum
Page Citation
"Species Details - Bembidion lapponicum, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2899. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
References
Author
Bousquet, Yves and Andre Larochelle
Title
Catalogue of the Geadephaga (Coleoptera: Trachypachidae, Rhysodidae, Carabidae Including Cicindelini) of America North of Mexico
Publication Date
1993
Series Title
Memoirs of the Entomological Society of Canada
Pages
1-397
Author
Lindroth, Carl H.
Title
The Ground-beetles of Canada and Alaska. Part 3.
Publication Date
1963
Series Title
Opuscula Entomologica
Volume
24
Pages
201-408
Specimen Information
There are 59 specimens of this Species.
UASM36599 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Oldman River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-16
UASM36600 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Oldman River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-16
UASM36601 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Oldman River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-16
UASM36598 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1956-07-21
UASM206019 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Yukon Territory, Old Crow River
Collected ByMaddison, D. R.
Date Collected1981-06-26
UASM206370 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206371 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206372 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206373 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206374 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206375 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206376 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206377 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206378 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206379 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206380 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206381 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206382 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206383 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206384 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20
UASM206385 - Bembidion lapponicum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Liard River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1958-06-20