Bidessonotus inconspicuus

(LeConte, 1855)

Bidessonotus inconspicuus is a small predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae, described by LeConte in 1855. As a member of the tribe Bidessini, it inhabits freshwater environments where it preys on small aquatic . The occurs across North America, with documented records from Nova Scotia, Ontario, and other regions.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bidessonotus inconspicuus: //ˌbɪˌdɛsəˈnoʊtəs ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjuəs//

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Habitat

Freshwater aquatic environments including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving waters.

Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Nova Scotia and Ontario in Canada.

Ecological Role

in freshwater , feeding on small aquatic .

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