Suphisellus gibbulus

(Aubé, 1838)

Suphisellus gibbulus is a of first described by Aubé in 1838. It belongs to the Noteridae, a group of small aquatic beetles adapted to burrowing in muddy substrates. The species is known from the United States, though specific details about its remain poorly documented.

Suphisellus gibbulus by (c) Matthew Pintar, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Matthew Pintar. Used under a CC-BY license.Suphisellus gibbulus by (c) Matthew Pintar, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Matthew Pintar. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Suphisellus gibbulus: /suːˈfɪsɛləs ˈɡɪbjʊləs/

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Habitat

Burrowing water beetles in the Noteridae inhabit aquatic environments with soft, muddy, or sandy substrates that allow for burrowing .

Distribution

United States; North America.

Behavior

As a member of the Noterinae, this exhibits burrowing in aquatic sediments.

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