Beller’s Ground Beetle – Oregon Conservation Strategy

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Overview

Species Common Name Beller's Ground Beetle
Species Scientific Name Agonum belleri
Federal Listing Status Species of Concern

Ecoregions

East Cascades

The East Cascade ecoregion extends from the Cascade Mountains’ summit east to the warmer, drier high desert and down the length of the state. This ecoregion varies dramatically from its cool, moist border with the West Cascades ecoregion to its dry eastern border, where it meets sagebrush desert landscapes.

West Cascades

The West Cascades ecoregion extends from east of the Cascade Mountains summit to the foothills of the Willamette, Umpqua, and Rogue Valleys, and spans the entire length of the state of Oregon. It is largely dominated by conifer forests, moving into alpine parklands and dwarf shrubs at higher elevations.

Special needs

Beller's ground beetles inhabit sphagnum bogs with open water.

Limiting factors

This species is wingless and restricted to patchy habitat on the crest of the Cascades.

Data gaps

Assess distribution, especially in the southern portion of this species' range. Conduct demographic studies. Evaluate responses to habitat alteration.

Conservation actions

Protect known habitat. Gather information to fill data gaps.

Key reference or plan

The Xerces Society Ground Beetles: Beller's Ground Beetle (Agonum belleri)