Colymbetes exaratus
LeConte, 1862
Colymbetes exaratus is a predaceous diving beetle ( Dytiscidae) 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.
Pronunciation
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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 classification within the predaceous diving beetles (Dytiscidae).
More Details
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.