Laccophilus mexicanus

Aubé, 1838

Laccophilus mexicanus is a of predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae. The species is distributed across North America and the Neotropics. Three have been described: L. m. atristernalis, L. m. mexicanus, and L. m. oaxacensis.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Laccophilus mexicanus: //lækˈkoʊfɪləs ˌmɛksɪˈkeɪnəs//

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Distribution

Found in North America and the Neotropics. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.

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Subspecies

Three are recognized: Laccophilus mexicanus atristernalis Crotch, 1873; Laccophilus mexicanus mexicanus Aubé, 1838; and Laccophilus mexicanus oaxacensis Zimmerman, 1970.

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