Ampumixis dispar
(Fall, 1925)
Ampumixis dispar is a of riffle beetle ( Elmidae) described by Fall in 1925. It belongs to the order Coleoptera and is native to North America. The Ampumixis is part of the tribe Elmini within the Elminae. Like other elmids, this species is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic , typically found in flowing water environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ampumixis dispar: //æmˈpjuːmɪksɪs ˈdɪspɑr//
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Habitat
Riffle beetles in the Elmidae are typically found in lotic (flowing water) , including streams and rivers with rocky or gravel substrates. Specific microhabitat preferences for A. dispar have not been documented.
Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, though specific range boundaries within the continent are not well documented.