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Bembidion foveum Motschulsky 1844

David R. Maddison
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Containing group: Bembidion (Bracteon)

Adult External Characteristics

Elytra without distinct mirrors, with small silver spots. Elytra long and parallel sided, relatively wider than narrow prothorax. First protarsomere of male much larger than related species.

Male Genitalia

Flagellum of male aedeagus relatively short and thick; apical boundaries of two basins of VSP narrowly separated in left lateral view.

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Left to right: Lateral view, Ventral Sclerite Patch, Central Sclerite Complex

Comparison with Related Species

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This species is unlikely to be confused with any Bracteon except B. balli; see description under that species for more information.

Some Bembidion outside of Odontium (for example, B. foraminosum and B striatum) have similar body form as B. foveum, but can be distinguished by their lack of silver spots on the elytra.

Geographic Distribution

Holarctic, from northeasternmost Europe east in Asia to Kamtchatka. In the Nearctic region, from Alaska east to Churchill, Manitoba, and south to central Saskatchewan.

Habitat

On sandy banks of rivers. B. foveum was common near the water on the North Saskatchewan River near Paynton Ferry, Saskatchewan, as shown in the photograph below.

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Nomenclature

Other Names for Bembidion foveum Motschulsky 1844

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Scientific Name Bembidion foveum
Location Canada: Saskatchewan
Identified By David Maddison
Sex Male
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Copyright © 2004 David R. Maddison
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David R. Maddison
Oregon State University

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Maddison, David R. 1995. Bembidion foveum Motschulsky 1844. Version 01 January 1995 (under construction). http://tolweb.org/Bembidion_foveum/379/1995.01.01 in The Tree of Life Web Project, http://tolweb.org/

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