Bidessonotus pulicarius
(Aubé, 1838)
Bidessonotus pulicarius is a small predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae, Hydroporinae, and tribe Bidessini. The was described by Aubé in 1838. It is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of the , it likely inhabits shallow, vegetated freshwater .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bidessonotus pulicarius: /bɪˌdɛsəˈnoʊtəs ˌpjuːlɪˈkɛəriəs/
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Distribution
North America, including records from Québec, Canada and the United States. The exact extent of its range within North America is not well documented.
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Taxonomic placement
Bidessonotus pulicarius belongs to the tribe Bidessini, a group of small dytiscid beetles often associated with marginal aquatic . The Bidessonotus contains multiple , though species-level identification often requires examination of male genitalia.