Dubiraphia brunnescens

(Fall, 1925)

Brownish Dubiraphian Riffle Beetle

A riffle beetle in the Elmidae, described by Fall in 1925. The is characterized by its brownish coloration and occupies lotic freshwater . It is one of multiple species within the Dubiraphia, a group specialized for life in flowing water environments.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dubiraphia brunnescens: //djuː.bɪˈræfiə bruːˈnɛskɛnz//

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Habitat

Flowing freshwater , specifically riffle zones of streams and rivers. Elmidae beetles are obligately associated with well-oxygenated, running water where they inhabit submerged substrates.

Distribution

North America. Specific regional records are sparse in available sources.

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