Neobidessus

Young, 1967

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Neobidessus is a of small diving beetles in the Dytiscidae, containing approximately 30 described . The genus was established by Young in 1967 and is classified within the tribe Bidessini of the Hydroporinae. Species are primarily distributed in the Americas, with many described from South America. The genus includes both aquatic and semi-aquatic species inhabiting various freshwater environments.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neobidessus: /niː.oʊ.baɪˈdɛsəs/

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Habitat

Freshwater aquatic and semi-aquatic environments including ponds, streams, and wetlands.

Distribution

Americas, with records from North, Central, and South America including Colombia, Suriname, and the United States.

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