Neocylloepus boeseli

Brown, 1970

Neocylloepus boeseli is a of riffle beetle in the Elmidae, described by Brown in 1970. Riffle beetles are aquatic insects typically found in fast-flowing streams and rivers. The Neocylloepus is distributed in the Americas, with this species recorded from Middle and North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neocylloepus boeseli: /nɛɔsɪlˈliːpəs ˈbɔɪzəlaɪ/

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Habitat

Fast-flowing streams and rivers with rocky or gravel substrates, typical for Elmidae.

Distribution

Middle America and North America.

Ecological Role

As a member of Elmidae, contributes to leaf litter processing and nutrient cycling in stream .

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Taxonomic note

Described by Brown in 1970. The Neocylloepus is part of the tribe Elmini within Elminae.

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