Helichus lithophilus

(Germar, 1824)

Contrasted Dryopid

Helichus lithophilus is a of long-toed water beetle in the Dryopidae, found in North America. It is commonly known as the Contrasted Dryopid. The species was originally described as Elmis lithophila by Germar in 1824. It belongs to a family of beetles adapted to aquatic and riparian .

Other Wondrous non-moth insects probably Helichus lithophilus, a long-toed water beetle species (48356550606) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Aquatic dryopoid beetles (Coleoptera) of the United States (Page 47) BHL3286885 by Brown, Harley P.; Oceanography and Limnology Program (Smithsonian Institution); United States.. Used under a Public domain license.

Other Wondrous non-moth insects probably Helichus lithophilus, a long-toed water beetle species (48356550651) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Helichus lithophilus: /ˈhɛlɪkəs lɪˈθɒfɪləs/

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from Ontario and Québec in Canada. The has been observed across the broader North American range.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Elmis lithophila by Germar in 1824, later transferred to the Helichus. The basionym reflects early classification within the related genus Elmis before the modern circumscription of Dryopidae.

Observation Data

The has 187 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists, though detailed biological studies appear limited in the available literature.