Rediscovery of Rare Beetle After 55 Years

A new species of beetle, Bembidion brownorum, has been discovered by a UC Berkeley entomologist during an insect sampling expedition at former Governor Jerry Brown's ranch in California. The species had not been observed by scientists in over 55 years and will be named in honor of Brown and his wife. The lack of recent specimens suggests the species may have declined due to urbanization and agricultural development. The discovery highlights the importance of maintaining insect collections for research and conservation efforts.