Laccophilus pictus

Laporte, 1835

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Laccophilus pictus is a of predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae. It is found in the Neotropics, with distribution records spanning Middle America and North America. The species was described by Laporte in 1835 and includes three recognized : L. p. pictus (the nominate subspecies), L. p. coccinelloides, and L. p. insignis.

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How to pronounce Laccophilus pictus: /lækˈkɒfɪləs ˈpɪktəs/

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Distribution

Middle America; North America. Distribution records indicate presence in both Middle America and North America, with the being characterized as occurring in the Neotropics.

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Subspecies

Three are recognized: Laccophilus pictus pictus Laporte, 1835 (nominate subspecies); Laccophilus pictus coccinelloides Régimbart, 1889; and Laccophilus pictus insignis Sharp, 1882.

Taxonomic history

The was first described by Laporte in 1835. The were described by Régimbart (1889) and Sharp (1882) respectively.