Amphizoa insolens
LeConte, 1853
Amphizoa insolens is a of aquatic in the Amphizoidae, distributed across western North America from Alaska to southern California. measure 10.9–15 mm in length. The species is distinguished by front that lack well-developed grooves with hair-like setae, a trait that separates it from other Amphizoa species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amphizoa insolens: /ˌæmfɪˈzoʊə ˈɪnsələns/
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Identification
Distinguished from by the absence of well-developed grooves with hair-like setae on the front . This character contrasts with Amphizoa lecontei, which possesses such structures.
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Appearance
beetles are 10.9–15 mm in length. The front lack well-developed grooves with hair-like setae.
Habitat
Aquatic environments in western North America.
Distribution
North America: Alaska to southern California. Canadian records include Alberta, British Columbia, and Yukon Territory.
Similar Taxa
- Amphizoa leconteiPossesses well-developed grooves with hair-like setae on front , which A. insolens lacks
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Taxonomic note
Amphizoidae contains only the Amphizoa, with four recognized . The family is considered primitive within Adephaga.