Colymbetes longulus
LeConte, 1862
Colymbetes longulus is a of diving in the Dytiscidae, first described by LeConte in 1862. It belongs to the Colymbetinae, a group of predatory aquatic beetles. The Colymbetes is among the more diverse genera of diving beetles, with species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. Like other members of its family, this species is adapted to life in freshwater .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Colymbetes longulus: /kɔˈlɪmbɛtiːz ˈlɒŋɡjʊləs/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence across the continent, though specific range details beyond this are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic note
The was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. The Colymbetes is recognized as a well-established group within Dytiscidae, with comprehensive taxonomic treatment provided in Miller and Bergsten's 2016 monograph 'Diving Beetles of the World: and of the Dytiscidae'.
Observation data
As of available records, iNaturalist documents 13 observations of this , indicating it is infrequently encountered or reported by citizen scientists.