Heterelmis simplex

Sharp, 1882

Heterelmis simplex is a of riffle beetle ( Elmidae) described by Sharp in 1882. As a member of the Heterelmis, it shares characteristics with other riffle beetles including an aquatic lifestyle and dependence on well-oxygenated water. The species has been recorded in the Caribbean, Middle America, and South America. Unlike the well-studied endangered Heterelmis comalensis from Texas, detailed biological information for H. simplex appears limited in published sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Heterelmis simplex: /ˌhɛtəˈrɛlmɪs ˈsɪmplɛks/

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Distribution

Caribbean; Middle America; South America

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