Ilybius opacus
(Aubé, 1837)
Ilybius opacus is a predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae, distributed across North America and the Palearctic region. It is one of numerous in the Ilybius, a group of medium-sized diving beetles typically associated with freshwater . The species was described by Aubé in 1837 and remains a valid, accepted in current classifications.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ilybius opacus: /ɪlˈɪbiəs oʊˈpeɪkəs/
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Distribution
North America and the Palearctic (Europe and northern Asia excluding China).