Dytiscus harrisii
Kirby, 1837
Harris's diving beetle
Dytiscus harrisii, commonly known as Harris's diving , is a predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae. It is one of the larger diving beetle in North America. As a member of the Dytiscus, it is an aquatic inhabiting freshwater systems.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dytiscus harrisii: /daɪˈtɪskəs ˈhærɪsi.aɪ/
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments. Specific microhabitat preferences are not well documented.
Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada.
Ecological Role
As a predaceous diving beetle, it likely functions as an aquatic in freshwater .
Similar Taxa
- Other Dytiscus speciesMembers of the Dytiscus share large size, streamlined body form, and aquatic predatory habits. D. harrisii may be distinguished by geographic range and subtle morphological features, though specific diagnostic characters require examination.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by William Kirby in 1837. The epithet 'harrisii' likely honors an individual, though the specific honoree is not documented in available sources.