Ilybius incarinatus
Zimmermann, 1928
Ilybius incarinatus is a of predaceous diving beetle first described by Zimmermann in 1928. As a member of the Dytiscidae, it is an aquatic adapted to freshwater . The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Ontario and Québec in Canada. It is among the less frequently documented members of the Ilybius, with limited observational data available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ilybius incarinatus: //ˈɪlɪbiʊs ˌɪŋkærɪˈneɪtəs//
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments; specific microhabitat preferences have not been documented.
Distribution
North America. Confirmed records from Ontario and Québec, Canada. Distribution elsewhere in North America requires verification.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'incarinatus' refers to the absence of a carina (ridge or keel), likely describing a diagnostic morphological feature distinguishing this from related within Ilybius.