Laccophilus oscillator

Sharp, 1882

Laccophilus oscillator is a of predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae, first described by Sharp in 1882. The species is distributed across North America and the Neotropics. Two are recognized: L. o. oscillator and L. o. laevipennis. As a member of the Laccophilus, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized diving beetles adapted to aquatic .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Laccophilus oscillator: //lækˈkoʊ.fɪ.ləs ɒs.sɪˈleɪ.tər//

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Distribution

North America and the Neotropics, including Middle America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America.

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Laccophilus oscillator oscillator Sharp, 1882 (nominate subspecies) and Laccophilus oscillator laevipennis Sharp, 1882.

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