Vatellus

Aubé, 1837

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Vatellus is a of predaceous diving beetles in the Dytiscidae, tribe Vatellini. The genus contains 15 described distributed primarily in the Neotropical region, with most species described by K.B. Miller in 2005. Members are aquatic beetles adapted to freshwater .

Vatellus mexicanus by (c) Matthew Pintar, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Matthew Pintar. Used under a CC-BY license.Vatellus mexicanus by (c) Matthew Pintar, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Matthew Pintar. Used under a CC-BY license.Vatellus by (c) Lucas Rubio, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Lucas Rubio. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Vatellus: /vəˈtɛləs/

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Distribution

Neotropical region; confirmed records from Colombia (Chocó, La Guajira). -level distributions vary: Vatellus tarsatus occurs in South America, Vatellus mexicanus in Mexico, and Vatellus grandis has a broader distribution.

Similar Taxa

  • Hydroporinae (other genera)Other Hydroporinae share small size and streamlined body form; Vatellus are distinguished by tribal placement in Vatellini and specific combinations of elytral punctation and male genitalia characters.

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