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Bembidion balli

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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.

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"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 19 Apr. 2024.

Authorship

Name Lindroth, Carl H.
Role species page author
Date 1963

References

Specimen Information

There are 15 specimens of this Species.

15 results plotted on map in 4 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

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

Adult Seasonal Distribution