Rhantus suturellus
(Harris, 1828)
Rhantus suturellus is a predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae. It is distributed across the Holarctic region, occurring in both North America and the Palearctic. The is part of a of aquatic beetles adapted to freshwater environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhantus suturellus: /ˈræn.təs suː.tʃəˈrɛl.əs/
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving waters. As a member of Dytiscidae, it requires permanent or semi-permanent water bodies for survival.
Distribution
Holarctic distribution: present in North America and the Palearctic region (Europe and Northern Asia excluding China).
Diet
Predatory, feeding on small aquatic and other prey typical of predaceous diving beetles. Specific prey items for this have not been documented.
Ecological Role
in freshwater aquatic , contributing to regulation of .
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Taxonomic Authority
First described by Harris in 1828.
GBIF Distribution Status
Recorded as present in Europe & Northern Asia (excluding China) and North America.