Suphisellus puncticollis
(Crotch, 1873)
Suphisellus puncticollis is a described by Crotch in 1873. It belongs to the Noterinae within the , a group of small aquatic adapted to living in muddy substrates. The has been recorded in Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Suphisellus puncticollis: /sʊˈfaɪsɛləs pʌŋktɪˈkɒlɪs/
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Habitat
Aquatic environments with muddy or silty substrates; typical of in the Noterinae.
Distribution
Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America with specific Canadian provincial records.
Behavior
Burrowing in muddy aquatic substrates, characteristic of the Noterinae.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'puncticollis' refers to (dotted) markings on the or neck region. The was originally described by George Robert Crotch in 1873.