Dubiraphia vittata
(Melsheimer, 1844)
Banded Riffle Beetle
Dubiraphia vittata is a of riffle beetle in the Elmidae. It is found in North America, with records from Alberta and Manitoba in Canada. The species was originally described as Elmis vittata by Melsheimer in 1844. Riffle beetles in this family are typically associated with aquatic , particularly flowing waters.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dubiraphia vittata: /duːbɪˈræfiə vɪˈtɑːtə/
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Habitat
Riffle beetles in the Elmidae are characteristically associated with running water , including streams and rivers. The Dubiraphia is part of this aquatic family.
Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Alberta and Manitoba, Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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