Cylloepus abnormis
(Horn, 1870)
riffle beetle
Cylloepus abnormis is a of riffle beetle in the Elmidae, first described by Horn in 1870. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. As a member of the Elmidae family, it is adapted to aquatic , particularly flowing water environments.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Riffle beetles in the Elmidae are typically found in lotic (flowing water) , particularly in streams and rivers with well-oxygenated water. The specific microhabitat preferences of C. abnormis have not been documented.
Distribution
Central America and North America. Specific country records are not available in the source material.