Pelonomus obscurus

LeConte, 1852

long-toed water beetle

Pelonomus obscurus is a of long-toed water beetle in the Dryopidae. It is distributed across the Caribbean Sea, Central America, and North America. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. Two are recognized: the nominate subspecies P. o. obscurus and P. o. gracilipes described by Chevrolat in 1864.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pelonomus obscurus: /pɛˈloʊ.nə.məs əbˈskjʊ.rəs/

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Distribution

Caribbean Sea, Central America, and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Caribbean, Middle America, and North America.

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Pelonomus obscurus obscurus LeConte, 1852 (nominate subspecies) and Pelonomus obscurus gracilipes Chevrolat, 1864.

Taxonomic history

First described by LeConte in 1852. The gracilipes was added by Chevrolat in 1864.