Ilybiosoma lugens
(LeConte, 1852)
Ilybiosoma lugens is a of predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae. Originally described as Agabus lugens by LeConte in 1852, it was later transferred to the Ilybiosoma. The species is known from North America and belongs to the Agabinae. As a dytiscid , it is presumed to be aquatic in its and larval stages, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ilybiosoma lugens: /ˌɪl.iˈbiː.oʊˌsoʊ.mə ˈluː.dʒɛnz/
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Distribution
North America. Records indicate presence in the region, though specific countries or localities are not well documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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