Gyrinus parcus
Say, 1834
Gyrinus parcus is a of in the . It has a broad geographic distribution spanning Central America, North America, and South America. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1834 and includes six recognized . Whirligig beetles in the Gyrinus are small, surface-dwelling aquatic known for their rapid, erratic swimming and tendency to form on still or slow-moving water.
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Habitat
Surface waters of streams, rivers, and other freshwater bodies; typically associated with clear, slow-moving or still water where can form
Distribution
Central America, North America, and South America
Behavior
Forms or 'rafts' on water surface; exhibits rapid, erratic, zigzagging swimming motion
Similar Taxa
- DineutusBoth are ( ) that occur on water surfaces; Dineutus are generally larger (~12 mm versus smaller Gyrinus species) and have a hidden , while Gyrinus species typically have a visible scutellum and smaller body size
- Gyrinus other speciesCongeneric share general body form and aquatic surface-dwelling habits; specific identification to species level in Gyrinus often requires examination of coloration and other subtle characters not visible in field observations