Colymbetes exaratus

LeConte, 1862

Colymbetes exaratus is a ( ) described by LeConte in 1862. The occurs in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) and the United States. Like other members of the Colymbetes, it is an aquatic inhabiting freshwater systems. Two are recognized: C. e. exaratus and C. e. incognitus.

Habitat

Freshwater aquatic environments. Specific preferences for this have not been documented in the available sources.

Distribution

North America. Documented from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada; distribution in the United States is noted but specific states are not detailed in the provided sources.

Ecological Role

in aquatic , as indicated by its within the ().

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Colymbetes exaratus exaratus (the nominate subspecies) and Colymbetes exaratus incognitus Zimmerman.

Taxonomic authority

Original description by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862.

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