“Water Scavenger Beetles”
Genus Overview
This genus has 24 species in North America. Characteristics that distinguish this genus are the long swimming hair along the tibia of the middle and hind legs. Best seen in the dorsal view however these are difficult to see in the image.
Characteristics
POLLUTION TOLERANCE
Southeast: 8.6 and higher
Midwest: 6.7 and higher
0 = least tolerant, 10 = most tolerant
FEEDING HABITS
Collector / Gatherer
Piercer / Herbivore
Shredder / Herbivore
Piercer / Herbivore
Shredder / Herbivore
MOVEMENT
Climber
Diver
Swimmer
Diver
Swimmer
DISTRIBUTION
No distributions defined.
HABITAT
Lentic-littoral
Diagnostic Characters
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