Hydrophilidae

Pronunciation
/HI-droh-FIL-i-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Hydrophilid
Plural
Hydrophilids

Definition

A family of water beetles belonging to the order Coleoptera, characterized by their aquatic habits and often found near freshwater sources.

Full guide

Read the full Hydrophilidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From Greek 'hydro-', meaning 'water', and 'philos', meaning 'loving'.

Example

Hydrophilid larvae are often found in streams and ponds, where they feed on decaying organic matter.

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