Helichus fastigiatus

(Say, 1824)

Helichus fastigiatus is a of long-toed water beetle in the Dryopidae. The family Dryopidae, commonly known as long-toed water beetles, consists of small aquatic beetles typically found in flowing water . Members of the Helichus are associated with streams and rivers, where and larvae inhabit submerged substrates.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Helichus fastigiatus: /ˈhɛlɪkəs fæstəˈdʒaɪætəs/

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Distribution

North America, with records from Ontario and Québec, Canada.

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