Dubiraphia brevipennis
Hilsenhoff, 1973
Dubiraphia brevipennis is a of riffle beetle in the Elmidae, described by Hilsenhoff in 1973. Like other elmid beetles, it is adapted to life in flowing water environments. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its and remain limited in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dubiraphia brevipennis: /ˌdjuːbɪˈræfiə ˌbrɛvɪˈpɛnɪs/
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Habitat
Flowing freshwater , characteristic of riffle beetles in the Elmidae. These beetles are typically found in streams and rivers with well-oxygenated water.
Distribution
North America
Ecological Role
As a riffle beetle, likely contributes to nutrient cycling in freshwater and serves as a food source for aquatic .
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The Dubiraphia belongs to the tribe Elmini within the Elminae of the Elmidae. Riffle beetles in this family are among the most diverse and abundant insects in running water .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Minstrels of the meadow: Short-winged meadow katydid, Conocephalus brevipennis — Bug of the Week
- Disteniidae | Beetles In The Bush
- Archive — Bug of the Week
- insects | Beetles In The Bush | Page 10