Pachydrus princeps
(Blatchley, 1914)
Pachydrus princeps is a predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae, first described by Blatchley in 1914. It belongs to the Hydroporinae and tribe Pachydrini. The is known from North America and the Neotropics, with 17 documented observations in iNaturalist. Like other dytiscids, it is an aquatic , though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pachydrus princeps: //ˈpækɪdrəs ˈprɪnsɛps//
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Distribution
North America and the Neotropics. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.
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Taxonomic History
Described by W.S. Blatchley in 1914. The is placed in the Pachydrus, which belongs to the tribe Pachydrini within the Hydroporinae of Dytiscidae.
Data Availability
The has limited publicly available ecological or morphological documentation. Most available information consists of taxonomic classification and geographic distribution records.