Hygrotus fraternus
(LeConte, 1852)
Hygrotus fraternus is a of diving in the Dytiscidae. It belongs to a of small to medium-sized predatory aquatic beetles found in freshwater . The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852 and is known from North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hygrotus fraternus: //hɪˈɡroʊtəs frəˈtɜrnəs//
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments including ponds, slow-moving streams, and marshy areas with standing water.
Distribution
North America. Specific range details within the continent are not well documented.
Behavior
As with other Dytiscidae, are active swimmers and , using their modified hind legs as paddles.
Ecological Role
in freshwater , likely consuming small aquatic .