Bidessonotus
Régimbart, 1895
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3Bidessonotus is a of predaceous diving beetles in the Dytiscidae, first described by Régimbart in 1895. The genus comprises approximately 30 described distributed primarily in the Americas, with records from North America through Central America to northern South America. These small diving beetles inhabit freshwater environments and are members of the tribe Bidessini within the Hydroporinae. The genus was revised taxonomically by Young in 1990, who described numerous new species.
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How to pronounce Bidessonotus: /bɪdɛsəˈnoʊtəs/
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Distribution
The is distributed across the Americas. have been recorded from the United States through Mexico and Central America to Colombia in South America. GBIF records document presence in the Colombian departments of Arauca, Casanare, and Chocó.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Régimbart in 1895. A major taxonomic revision was conducted by Young in 1990, who described 11 new and provided keys for identification. The genus is classified in the tribe Bidessini, a group of small dytiscid beetles characterized by reduced hind wings and often associated with marginal aquatic .