Helichus striatus
LeConte, 1852
long-toed water beetle
Helichus striatus is a of long-toed water beetle in the Dryopidae. It inhabits cool, flowing water environments where it occurs on debris and beneath rocks. The species has a broad North American distribution spanning from eastern Canada to the Pacific coast. Two are recognized: Helichus striatus striatus and Helichus striatus foveatus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Helichus striatus: /ˈhɛlɪkəs straɪˈætəs/
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Habitat
Cool streams; found on debris and under rocks in flowing water environments.
Distribution
North America: from South Carolina to Quebec in the east, westward to California and British Columbia.
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Helichus striatus striatus LeConte, 1852 and Helichus striatus foveatus LeConte, 1852.