Bembidion lorquinii
Adult External Characteristics
Elytral mirrors on intervals 3 through 5; elytral sculpticells isodiametric; pronotum with carina short or lacking, and without midlateral seta; stria 3 not as abruptly deepened around silver spots. Femora black or piceous.
Male Genitalia
Left: Lateral view. Right: Central Sclerite Complex
Comparison with Related Species
Compare with:
Similar to B. hesperium, with which it is often found. B. lorquinii is larger, more slender, and less shiny. In addition, the striae of B. lorquinii are shallower, especially around the silver spots, and the punctures are smaller.
Geographic Distribution
In western North America, from near Los Angeles, California, east to western Nevada, north to Idaho and southwesternmost British Columbia.
Nomenclature
- Bembidium lorquinii Chaudoir 1868. Lectotype male in MNP.
- Bembidion tacomae Casey 1924
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Bembidion lorquinii |
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| Location | USA: Nevada: Fort Churchill |
| Sex | Male |
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| Copyright |
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