Hydrocanthus iricolor

Say, 1823

Hydrocanthus iricolor is a small in the Noteridae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. The occurs in North America, with records from Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States. As a member of Noteridae, it inhabits aquatic environments where it burrows in muddy or sandy substrates. The specific epithet 'iricolor' refers to its iridescent coloration.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hydrocanthus iricolor: /hɪdroʊˈkænθəs ɪˈrɪkələr/

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Habitat

Aquatic environments with muddy or sandy substrates suitable for burrowing. As a , it occupies benthic zones of freshwater bodies where it can excavate in soft sediments.

Distribution

North America. Documented from Ontario and Québec in Canada, with broader distribution across the continent.

Behavior

Burrows in aquatic substrates, a characteristic of the Noteridae.

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Taxonomic Authority

First described by Thomas Say in 1823, a foundational figure in North American entomology.

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