Gyrinus borealis

Aubé, 1838

Gyrinus borealis is a of whirligig beetle in the Gyrinidae, first described in 1838 by Aubé. Like other members of its , it inhabits the surface of freshwater bodies where it exhibits characteristic circling swimming . The species is distributed across North America.

Biologia Centrali-Americana (8272534418) by Bale & Danielsson; Bannwarth, Th.; Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company; Godman, Frederick Du Cane; Hanhart; Horman-Fisher, Maud; Knight, H.; Mintern Bros.; Purkiss, W.; Salvin, Osbert; Saunders, G. S.; Schlereth, M. v.; Sharp, M. A.; Taylor & Francis; Wilson, Edwin. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gyrinus borealis: //dʒɪˈraɪnəs bɔˈriːælɪs//

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Habitat

Freshwater aquatic environments; inhabits the surface of calm or slow-moving water bodies.

Distribution

North America

Behavior

Exhibits the characteristic erratic, circling swimming pattern typical of whirligig beetles ( Gyrinidae).

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Taxonomic note

The was first published as Gyrinus borealis by Dejean in 1833 according to some sources, though the accepted authority is Aubé, 1838. The epithet 'borealis' (northern) suggests an association with northern regions of its range.