Hygrotus impressopunctatus
(Schaller, 1783)
Hygrotus impressopunctatus is a small diving in the Dytiscidae, first described by Schaller in 1783. It belongs to the Hydroporinae and is native to Europe. The has been recorded in freshwater . GBIF data indicate potential presence in North America and Southern Asia, though European distribution is best documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hygrotus impressopunctatus: /hɪˈɡroʊtəs ɪmˌprɛsoʊpʌŋkˈteɪtəs/
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Habitat
Freshwater environments; specific microhabitat preferences within aquatic systems are not well documented for this .
Distribution
Europe (confirmed native range); GBIF records indicate presence in North America and Southern Asia, though these may represent introductions, vagrant records, or data artifacts. European & Northern Asia (excluding China) also listed as present.
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Taxonomic Note
Catalogue of Life lists 'Hygrotus impressopunctatus impressopunctatus' as a synonym with rank and 'synonym' status, indicating the is not currently divided into recognized subspecies. The basionym Dytiscus impressopunctatus reflects historical placement in the Dytiscus before transfer to Hygrotus.