Macrelmis shepardi
Barr, 2021
Macrelmis shepardi is a of riffle beetle described in 2021 by Barr. As a member of the Elmidae, it belongs to a group of aquatic beetles specialized for life in running water. The species is known from Middle America and North America. Like other elmid beetles, it likely inhabits rocky substrates in streams and rivers where water flow is moderate to swift.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrelmis shepardi: /ˌmækrəlˈmaɪs ˈʃɛpɑrdi/
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Habitat
Stream and river environments with moderate to swift current; rocky or gravel substrates typical of riffle beetle .
Distribution
Middle America; North America.
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Taxonomic recency
Described in 2021, making it one of the more recently described in the Macrelmis. Limited natural history information is available due to its recent description.