Laccophilus maculosus
(Germar, 1823)
dingy diver
Species Guides
3Laccophilus maculosus, commonly known as the dingy diver, is a predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae. The is distributed across Central America and North America. It belongs to a of small to medium-sized diving beetles that inhabit freshwater environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Laccophilus maculosus: /lækˈkɒfɪləs mæˈkjuːloʊsəs/
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Identification
Small predaceous diving beetle. Specific diagnostic features for distinguishing L. maculosus from are not documented in available sources. The name 'maculosus' (spotted) may refer to coloration patterns, but detailed descriptions are lacking.
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments. Specific preferences (lentic vs. lotic, permanent vs. temporary waters) are not documented for this .
Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
Ecological Role
in freshwater . As a member of Dytiscidae, likely functions as an aquatic predator, though specific prey and ecological impacts are not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Laccophilus species share similar size, , and general . Distinguishing features for L. maculosus specifically are not well-documented in available literature.