Suphis inflatus

(LeConte, 1863)

Suphis inflatus is a of in the Noteridae, first described by LeConte in 1863. It is distributed across the Caribbean and North America. As a member of the Noteridae, it belongs to a family of small aquatic beetles adapted to burrowing in muddy or sandy substrates of freshwater .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Suphis inflatus: //ˈsuːfɪs ɪnˈfleɪtəs//

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Habitat

Aquatic environments, specifically freshwater with muddy or sandy substrates suitable for burrowing. As a , it occupies the benthic zone of water bodies.

Distribution

Caribbean and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in both regions.

Behavior

Burrowing in aquatic substrates, characteristic of the Noteridae.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Colpius inflatus by LeConte in 1863, later transferred to Suphis.

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