Dubiraphia browni

Hilsenhoff, 1973

Dubiraphia browni is a of riffle beetle ( Elmidae) described by Hilsenhoff in 1973. As a member of the Elmidae, it belongs to a family of aquatic beetles adapted to living in fast-flowing freshwater . The species is known from North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dubiraphia browni: /duːbɪˈreɪfiə ˈbraʊni/

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Habitat

As a member of the Elmidae (riffle beetles), this is associated with freshwater environments, specifically fast-flowing streams and rivers where these beetles are typically found clinging to submerged rocks and debris.

Distribution

North America. Distribution records indicate presence in North America.

Ecological Role

As an aquatic in the Elmidae, this likely contributes to nutrient cycling in freshwater and may serve as prey for fish and other aquatic .

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Taxonomic History

Dubiraphia browni was described by W.L. Hilsenhoff in 1973 in the Annals of the Entomological Society of America (vol. 46, no. 1, 55–61) as part of a revision of the Dubiraphia that included descriptions of five new .