Ilybius biguttulus

(Germar, 1824)

Ilybius biguttulus is a predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae, first described by Germar in 1824. It is part of the Agabinae and is known from North America. Like other members of its , it is an aquatic . The is documented from limited observations, with records from Manitoba and New Brunswick in Canada.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ilybius biguttulus: /ˈɪlɪbiʊs bɪˈɡʌttjʊləs/

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Habitat

Aquatic environments; specific requirements have not been documented for this .

Distribution

North America. Documented from Manitoba and New Brunswick, Canada.

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Taxonomic note

Originally described as Dyticus biguttulus Germar, 1824, later transferred to the Ilybius.

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