Clemnius laccophilinus
(LeConte, 1878)
Clemnius laccophilinus is a of predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae. The species was described by LeConte in 1878. It belongs to a of small to medium-sized diving beetles found in North America. Limited observational records exist, with iNaturalist documenting only six observations as of the data cutoff.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Clemnius laccophilinus: /ˈklɛmniəs ˌlækoʊfɪˈlaɪnəs/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence across the continent, though specific range details beyond continental-level occurrence are not well documented.
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Taxonomic Note
The Clemnius was established to accommodate previously placed in related dytiscid genera. The specific epithet 'laccophilinus' suggests possible historical association with or resemblance to the genus Laccophilus, a common group of small diving beetles.
Data Limitations
This has minimal published biological information. The six iNaturalist observations represent the primary accessible occurrence data, indicating either genuine rarity, specificity, or undercollection.