Thermonectus intermedius
Crotch, 1873
Thermonectus intermedius is a predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae, first described by Crotch in 1873. The is distributed in North America. As a member of the Thermonectus, it is an aquatic inhabiting freshwater environments. The genus is known for species that are active swimmers and visual hunters in aquatic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thermonectus intermedius: //ˌθɜːrmoʊˈnɛktəs ˌɪntərˈmiːdiəs//
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving waters. Members of the Thermonectus are typically found in lentic (still water) .
Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence across the continent, though specific range boundaries within North America are not well documented in available sources.
More Details
Taxonomic Note
Thermonectus intermedius was described by George Robert Crotch in 1873. The belongs to the tribe Aciliini within the Dytiscinae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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