“Water Scavenger Beetle Larvae”
Genus Overview
This genus has 24 species in North America. Larvae are easily recognized by the lateral filaments on the abdomen. They tend to be found along the edges of streams and rivers.
Characteristics
POLLUTION TOLERANCE
Southeast: 8.6 and higher
Midwest: 6.7 and higher
0 = least tolerant, 10 = most tolerant
FEEDING HABITS
Engulfer / Predator
MOVEMENT
Climber
DISTRIBUTION
Widespread (east of the Rocky Mtns.)
HABITAT
Lentic-littoral
Lotic-depositional
Lotic-depositional
Diagnostic Characters
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