Species Details
Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityThe HOLOTYPE specimen was collected in August.
IdentificationMember of the inaequale group (subgenus Bracteon). Similar to both B. carinula and B. lapponicum. Dull brass throughout, silver spots little brighter, no smooth mirrors developed, except that corresponding parts of 3rd interval may be slightly darker; 1st antennal segment and legs (except tarsi) pale as in normal carinula. Shoulder margin more or less angulate, reaching 5th stria; all striae sharp, densely punctate, intervals slightly convex, 3rd only slightly widened with small silver spots. Length 5.4 to 5.9 mm.
Scientific Name
Bembidion balli
Habitat
On barren river beaches made up mainly of sand.
Seasonality
The HOLOTYPE specimen was collected in August.
Identification
Member of the inaequale group (subgenus Bracteon). Similar to both B. carinula and B. lapponicum. Dull brass throughout, silver spots little brighter, no smooth mirrors developed, except that corresponding parts of…
Member of the inaequale group (subgenus Bracteon). Similar to both B. carinula and B. lapponicum. Dull brass throughout, silver spots little brighter, no smooth mirrors developed, except that corresponding parts of 3rd interval may be slightly darker; 1st antennal segment and legs (except tarsi) pale as in normal carinula. Shoulder margin more or less angulate, reaching 5th stria; all striae sharp, densely punctate, intervals slightly convex, 3rd only slightly widened with small silver spots. Length 5.4 to 5.9 mm.
Life History
No information available.
Conservation
Relatively rare.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Range
This species is found only in Alberta and west-central Saskatchewan in Canada. In Alberta this species is only recorded from the Fort McMurray (type locality) area.
Citation
Page Citation for Bembidion balli
Page Citation
"Species Details - Bembidion balli, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2900. Accessed 02 Apr. 2025.
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 15 specimens of this Species.
UASM39960 - Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, North Saskatchewan River
Collected ByMaddison, D. R.; Sperling, Felix A. H.
Date Collected1982-09-08
UASM206020 - Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, North Saskatchewan River
Collected ByMaddison, D. R.; Sperling, F. A. H.
Date Collected1982-09-08
UASM206420 - Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, South Saskatchewan River
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1960-08-20
UASM206421 - Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, South Saskatchewan River
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Ball, K. E.
Date Collected1960-08-20
UASM206422 - Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, South Saskatchewan River
Collected ByMaddison, D. R.; Sperling, F. A. H.
Date Collected1982-09-09
UASM206423 - Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, South Saskatchewan River
Collected ByMaddison, D. R.; Sperling, F. A. H.
Date Collected1982-09-09
UASM206424 - Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, South Saskatchewan River
Collected ByMaddison, D. R.; Sperling, F. A. H.
Date Collected1982-09-09
UASM206425 - Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, North Saskatchewan River
Collected ByMaddison, D. R.; Sperling, F. A. H.
Date Collected1982-09-08
UASM206426 - Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, North Saskatchewan River
Collected ByMaddison, D. R.; Sperling, F. A. H.
Date Collected1982-09-08
UASM206427 - Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, North Saskatchewan River
Collected ByMaddison, D. R.; Sperling, F. A. H.
Date Collected1982-09-08
UASM206428 - Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, North Saskatchewan River
Collected ByMaddison, D. R.; Sperling, F. A. H.
Date Collected1982-09-08
UASM206429 - Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, North Saskatchewan River
Collected ByMaddison, D. R.; Sperling, F. A. H.
Date Collected1982-09-08
UASM206430 - Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, North Saskatchewan River
Collected ByMaddison, D. R.; Sperling, F. A. H.
Date Collected1982-09-08
UASM206431 - Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, North Saskatchewan River
Collected ByMaddison, D. R.; Sperling, F. A. H.
Date Collected1982-09-08
UASM206432 - Bembidion balli
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, North Saskatchewan River
Collected ByMaddison, D. R.; Sperling, F. A. H.
Date Collected1982-09-08