Dubiraphia minima
Hilsenhoff, 1973
riffle beetle
Dubiraphia is a of in the , first described by Hilsenhoff in 1973. As a member of this family, it is adapted to aquatic or semi-aquatic in flowing water systems. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Manitoba and Ontario in Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dubiraphia minima: /duːˈbɪrəfɪə ˈmɪnɪmə/
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Habitat
in the are typically associated with running water . Members of this family are generally found in streams and rivers, often clinging to submerged rocks and debris in well-oxygenated, flowing water.
Distribution
North America. Specific records exist from Manitoba and Ontario, Canada.
More Details
Taxonomic authority
The was described by William L. Hilsenhoff in 1973.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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