Peltodytes muticus

(LeConte, 1863)

Peltodytes muticus is a of crawling water beetle in the Haliplidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Ontario) and the United States. As a member of the Haliplidae, it belongs to a family of small to medium-sized aquatic beetles commonly known as crawling water beetles, which inhabit shallow water environments and are characterized by their modified hind legs adapted for swimming.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Peltodytes muticus: /pɛltoʊˈdaɪtiːz ˈmjuːtɪkəs/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Ontario, Canada and the United States. The has been observed 31 times according to iNaturalist records.

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