Suphisellus

Suphisellus

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Suphisellus: /sʊˈfaɪsɛləs/

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Suphisellus bicolor by Fredlyfish4. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Suphisellus bicolor UMFS 2 by Fredlyfish4. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Summary

Suphisellus is a genus of beetles in the family Noteridae, notable for containing species that thrive in aquatic or semi-aquatic environments. The genus includes several species endemic to the Americas, with a rich diversity observed in Florida.

Physical Characteristics

Adults measure 1.9-3.0 mm in length.

Habitat

Most often found in standing water, typically in decaying vegetation and among root masses; also occurs in slow-moving swamp streams and along vegetated margins of streams and rivers.

Distribution

Primarily found throughout the Neotropics extending into eastern North America; most diverse in Florida, where additional Caribbean species may be discovered.

Tags

  • Suphisellus
  • Noteridae
  • beetles
  • aquatic
  • Florida