Species Details
Bembidion chalceum
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IdentificationMember of the chalceum group (subgenus Pseudoperyphus). An extremely variable species. Black with aeneous, brassy or greenish lustre, base of antennae (at least 1st segment underneath) red, legs more or less piceous with inner part of femora paler. Prothorax narrow and convex, cordiform, with reflexed sides very narrow, hind angles slightly obtuse or almost right. Elytra with deep, somplete, strongly punctate striae and more or less convex intervals. Length 4.7 to 7.3 mm.
Scientific Name
Bembidion chalceum
Habitat
On barren shores and banks with gravel or coarse sand, usually along large rivers.
Identification
Member of the chalceum group (subgenus Pseudoperyphus). An extremely variable species. Black with aeneous, brassy or greenish lustre, base of antennae (at least 1st segment underneath) red, legs more or less piceous…
Member of the chalceum group (subgenus Pseudoperyphus). An extremely variable species. Black with aeneous, brassy or greenish lustre, base of antennae (at least 1st segment underneath) red, legs more or less piceous with inner part of femora paler. Prothorax narrow and convex, cordiform, with reflexed sides very narrow, hind angles slightly obtuse or almost right. Elytra with deep, somplete, strongly punctate striae and more or less convex intervals. Length 4.7 to 7.3 mm.
Life History
Overwinters in the adult stage.
Diet Info
Both larvae and adults are predatory.
Citation
Page Citation for Bembidion chalceum
Page Citation
"Species Details - Bembidion chalceum, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-4813. Accessed 29 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 102 specimens of this Species.
UASM333817 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Oldman River
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-16
UASM353979 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1924-06-23
UASM353980 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Ile de Montreal
UASM353981 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Ile de Montreal
UASM353982 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New Hampshire, Grafton county, Rumney
Collected ByDarlington, P. J.
Date Collected1924-06-30
UASM353983 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New Hampshire, Grafton county, Rumney
Collected ByDarlington, P. J.
Date Collected1924-06-30
UASM353984 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Maine, Piscataquis county, Greenville
Collected ByNicolay, A.
Date Collected1930-08-14
UASM353985 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Ile de Montreal
UASM353986 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1924-06-28
UASM353987 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New Jersey, Warren county, Phillipsburg
Date Collected1917-05-20
UASM353988 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Lauzon
Collected ByOuellet, J.
Date Collected1921-08-05
UASM353989 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Lauzon
Date Collected1921-08-05
UASM353990 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Lauzon
Collected ByOuellet, J.
Date Collected1921-08-05
UASM353991 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Lauzon
Date Collected1921-08-05
UASM353992 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New Jersey, Warren county, Phillipsburg
Date Collected1917-05-20
UASM353993 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Maine, Piscataquis county, Greenville
Collected ByNicolay, A.
Date Collected1930-08-14
UASM353995 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Pennsylvania, Monroe county, Water Gap
Collected ByNicolay, A.
Date Collected1929-07-21
UASM353996 - Bembidion chalceum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Pennsylvania, Monroe county, Water Gap
Collected ByNicolay, A.
Date Collected1929-07-21