Peltodytes pedunculatus
(Clark, 1862)
Peltodytes pedunculatus is a of crawling water beetle in the Haliplidae. Members of this family are small, oval beetles adapted to aquatic environments with well-developed hind legs for swimming. The species was described by Clark in 1862 from North American material.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Peltodytes pedunculatus: //ˌpɛl.toʊˈdaɪtiːz ˌpɛ.dʌŋk.tjuˈleɪ.təs//
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Habitat
Aquatic environments including ponds, slow-moving streams, and marshy areas with emergent vegetation.
Distribution
North America.
Similar Taxa
- Peltodytes speciesOther members of the share similar body form and aquatic habits; definitive separation requires examination of male genitalia and detailed structural features.