Gyrinus pachysomus
Fall, 1922
whirligig beetle
Gyrinus pachysomus is a of whirligig beetle described by Fall in 1922. Like other members of the Gyrinidae, this species inhabits the surface of freshwater bodies where it exhibits characteristic erratic, circling swimming . The species is known from North America, though specific details regarding its and remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gyrinus pachysomus: //dʒɪˈraɪnəs ˌpækiˈsoʊməs//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic note
Gyrinus pachysomus was described by Henry Clinton Fall in 1922. The Gyrinus contains numerous small whirligig beetle that are often difficult to distinguish without examination of characters and male genitalia.