Hydaticus aruspex
Clark, 1864
Hydaticus aruspex is a predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae. It occurs across the Holarctic region, including North America and Eurasia. As a member of Hydaticus, it is adapted to aquatic life and functions as an active in freshwater systems.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hydaticus aruspex: /hɪˈdætɪkəs əˈrʊˌspɛks/
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving waters. As a diving , it requires permanent or semi-permanent water bodies.
Distribution
Holarctic distribution: North America, Europe, and Northern Asia (excluding China). Records also indicate presence in Southern Asia.
Ecological Role
in freshwater . As a diving , it contributes to top-down control of and small vertebrate in aquatic .