Hygrotus tumidiventris
(Fall, 1919)
Hygrotus tumidiventris is a small diving in the , originally described as Coelambus tumidiventris by Fall in 1919. It belongs to the Hydroporinae, a diverse group of predominantly small predatory aquatic beetles. The is known from North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. Like other Hygrotus species, it likely inhabits shallow freshwater .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hygrotus tumidiventris: /haɪˈɡroʊtəs tjuːˌmɪdɪˈvɛntrɪs/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic history
Originally described in the Coelambus, this was later transferred to Hygrotus following taxonomic revisions that consolidated several small diving genera.
Data availability
This is poorly represented in public databases, with only 2 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the source date, indicating limited survey effort or genuine rarity.