Laccophilus salvini

Sharp, 1882

Laccophilus salvini is a of predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae, Laccophilinae. The species was described by Sharp in 1882 and is recorded from Middle America. As a member of Laccophilus, it belongs to a of small diving beetles commonly found in aquatic . Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Laccophilus salvini: /læˈkɒfɪləs ˈsælvaɪnaɪ/

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Distribution

Middle America. Distribution records are sparse; the has been documented as present in this region based on limited occurrence data.

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Taxonomic context

Laccophilus is a large of small predaceous diving beetles within Dytiscidae. -level identification in this genus often requires examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological characters. The Laccophilinae is characterized by small body size and particular features of the prothoracic structure.

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