Hygrotus compar
(Fall, 1919)
Hygrotus compar is a of diving in the Dytiscidae, originally described by Fall in 1919 under the basionym Coelambus compar. As a member of the Hygrotus, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized predaceous diving beetles associated with aquatic . The species is recorded from North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hygrotus compar: /hɪˈɡroʊtəs ˈkɒmpɑːr/
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Distribution
North America. Records indicate presence in North America based on GBIF distribution data.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Coelambus compar by Fall in 1919, this was later transferred to the Hygrotus, a genus of small diving beetles within Dytiscidae. The basionym Coelambus compar reflects historical classification changes within the .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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