Bembidion genei

4.1-5.2mm. Glossy black elytra with 4 pale (yellowish) spots, the larger basal spots broadly triangular. The elytral striae are only in the basal half, fading out afterwards.

Bembidion quadrimaculatum is smaller (c3mm) and has striae that extend well into the apical half.

• 4-5mm
• on damp mud
• 4 pale elytral spots, the front being triangular
• elytral striae only in the front (basal) half
• antennae black except for the bases of segments 1-3
• legs yellow but with partially black femora

A good dorsal image showing the elytral spots and striae.

Wetland margins

April - September

Reasonably common in the south of England, less so north of the midlands.

Uncommon.