Celina

Aubé, 1837

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Celina is a of small predaceous diving beetles ( Dytiscidae) first described by Aubé in 1837. These aquatic beetles belong to the Hydroporinae and tribe Methlini. The genus occurs primarily in the Neotropical region, with records from northern South America including Colombia. Members of this genus are aquatic inhabiting freshwater environments.

Celina by (c) Justin Williams, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Justin Williams. Used under a CC-BY license.Celina hubbelli by (c) Owen Strickland, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Owen Strickland. Used under a CC-BY license.Celina hubbelli by (c) Matthew Pintar, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Matthew Pintar. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Celina: //səˈlaɪ.nə//

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Habitat

Freshwater aquatic environments including wetlands, ponds, and slow-moving waters. Specific microhabitat preferences within water bodies are not well documented for the .

Distribution

Northern South America. Documented from Colombia in departments including Arauca, Atlántico, Bolívar, Boyacá, Caquetá, Casanare, Chocó, Meta, Valle del Cauca, and Vaupés. The Ciénaga San Silvestre is a specific recorded locality.

Ecological Role

Aquatic in freshwater . As a member of Dytiscidae, likely contributes to regulation of in aquatic .

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