Peltodytes dietrichi
Young, 1961
Peltodytes dietrichi is a of crawling water beetle in the Haliplidae, first described by Young in 1961. It belongs to a of small aquatic beetles adapted to life in shallow water environments. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Québec, Canada.
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How to pronounce Peltodytes dietrichi: //ˌpɛltoʊˈdaɪtiːz daɪˈtrɪki//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Québec, Canada.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'dietrichi' honors Dr. Chris Dietrich, a University of Illinois entomologist recognized for his work on leafhoppers. This is distinct from Futasujinus dietrichi, a leafhopper from China also named in his honor.