Helichus suturalis

LeConte, 1852

long-toed water beetle

Helichus suturalis is a of in the . It has been recorded from Central America and North America. Like other members of Dryopidae, it is associated with aquatic environments. The species was described by LeConte in 1852.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Helichus suturalis: /ˈhɛlɪkəs suːtʊˈræˌlɪs/

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Habitat

Aquatic environments. Members of the are typically found in association with freshwater .

Distribution

Central America and North America.

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Taxonomic note

The specific epithet 'suturalis' refers to a characteristic related to the , though the precise morphological feature is not detailed in available sources. The Helichus is part of the , commonly known as .

Data availability

This is poorly represented in public databases, with only 2 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.

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