Colymbetes dolabratus

(Paykull, 1798)

Colymbetes dolabratus is a in the . It has a Holarctic distribution, occurring in both North America and the Palearctic region. The belongs to the Colymbetes, a group of -sized diving adapted to aquatic .

De metamorphosi eleutheratorum observationes (Tab. II) (8243586381) by Schiødte, J. C; Schiødte, J. C. Used under a Public domain license.

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How to pronounce Colymbetes dolabratus: //ˌkɒlɪmˈbiːtiːz doʊləˈbreɪtəs//

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Habitat

Aquatic environments; specific microhabitat preferences within this are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Holarctic: North America and Europe & Northern Asia (excluding China).

Ecological Role

As a member of , functions as an aquatic , though specific ecological interactions for this are not documented.

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Taxonomic note

Authored by Gustaf von Paykull in 1798. The Colymbetes is placed in Colymbetinae, tribe Colymbetini.

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