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Seine riverbank ground beetle

Seine riverbank ground beetle

Bembidion tetracolum

A small ground beetle species belonging to the genus Bembidion, characterized by its specific adaptations to riverine habitats in North America. It is a coleopteran insect with typical carabid morphological features.

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Seine riverbank ground beetle
Seine riverbank ground beetle
Seine riverbank ground beetle
Seine riverbank ground beetle
Seine riverbank ground beetle
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Primarily found along river and stream banks, particularly in riparian zones with sandy or gravelly substrates. Prefers moist environments near water bodies in temperate North American regions.

Ecological Role

Plays a critical role in ecosystem functioning as a predatory ground beetle, contributing to invertebrate population control and serving as a bioindicator of riverine ecosystem health.

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Hard exoskeleton with protective coloration, likely brownish or dark-colored for camouflage
  • LIMBS WINGS Six legs with specialized tarsi for navigating riverbank terrain, elytra covering functional hindwings
  • HEAD SENSORY Large compound eyes, well-developed antennae for detecting environmental cues and prey, robust mandibles for predation
  • BODY STRUCTURE Small, elongated beetle typically measuring 3-5 mm in length, with a streamlined body adapted for quick movement across substrate surfaces
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Entomart
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Related Species in Carabidae