Macrelmis moesta
(Horn, 1870)
Macrelmis moesta is a of riffle beetle in the Elmidae. It was described by Horn in 1870. The species is known from North America. Riffle beetles in this family are aquatic insects typically associated with flowing water .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrelmis moesta: /mæˈkrɛlmɪs ˈmɔɪstə/
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Habitat
Riffle beetles in the Elmidae are typically found in lotic (flowing water) environments, particularly in riffle zones of streams and rivers where water is well-oxygenated. Members of the Macrelmis are aquatic beetles associated with these fast-flowing freshwater .
Distribution
North America