Ilybius hypomelas
(Mannerheim, 1843)
Ilybius hypomelas is a predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae, first described by Mannerheim in 1843. This is part of a of small to medium-sized diving beetles commonly found in freshwater . It is known from North America, with specific records from western Canadian provinces including Alberta and British Columbia. As a member of Dytiscidae, it is adapted for aquatic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ilybius hypomelas: /ˈɪl.i.bi.ʊs haɪˈpɒmɪˌlæs/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. The full extent of its range within North America remains incompletely documented.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Agabus hypomelas by Mannerheim in 1843, this was later transferred to the Ilybius. The basionym Agabus hypomelas reflects its historical placement in a different genus within the same Agabinae.
Data Availability
Only 4 observations are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported. Published biological and ecological data appear sparse in readily accessible sources.