Celina slossoni
Mutchler, 1918
Celina slossoni is a of predaceous diving beetle ( Dytiscidae) found in North America. As a member of the Hydroporinae and tribe Methlini, it belongs to one of the most diverse lineages of diving beetles. Very little specific information is documented about this species beyond its taxonomic description.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Celina slossoni: /sɛˈliːnə ˈslɒsəni/
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Distribution
North America. Specific records are sparse, with only three observations documented in iNaturalist.
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Taxonomic Note
Described by Mutchler in 1918. The Celina belongs to the tribe Methlini within the Hydroporinae, a group characterized by small to minute body size and often reduced or absent hind wings.
Data Deficiency
This is extremely poorly documented in public sources. No peer-reviewed studies focusing specifically on C. slossoni were identified. The three iNaturalist observations suggest it is rarely encountered or underreported, though this may reflect preferences (small, temporary water bodies) rather than true rarity.