Laccophilus proximus
Say, 1823
Laccophilus proximus is a small predaceous diving beetle described by Thomas Say in 1823. It belongs to the Dytiscidae, the largest family of aquatic beetles. The is distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, and North America, with records from multiple countries in these regions. It inhabits freshwater aquatic environments where it functions as an active .
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving waters. As a member of Dytiscidae, it is strictly aquatic in its stage.
Distribution
Caribbean, Central America, and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in the Caribbean, Middle America, and North America regions. iNaturalist observations (n=258) support this broad New World distribution.
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Taxonomic authority
First described by Thomas Say in 1823, one of the foundational figures in American entomology.