Laccophilus pictus insignis
Sharp, 1882
Laccophilus pictus insignis is a of diving in the Dytiscidae, described by Sharp in 1882. It belongs to the Laccophilus, a group of small predatory diving beetles commonly known as water beetles. The subspecies is distributed across Middle America and North America. As with other members of its genus, it is likely an aquatic inhabiting freshwater environments, though specific ecological details for this subspecies remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Laccophilus pictus insignis: //lækˈkoʊfɪləs ˈpɪktəs ɪnˈsɪɡnɪs//
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Distribution
Middle America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in both regions, with specific localities in Middle America noted.
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Taxonomic Status
Accepted as a valid of Laccophilus pictus (Laporte, 1835). The nominate form Laccophilus pictus pictus occurs in South America, while L. p. insignis is found in Middle and North America.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 130 observations for this , suggesting it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists, though detailed biological studies appear limited.