Optioservus canus

Chandler, 1954

pinnacles optioservus riffle beetle

Optioservus canus is a of riffle beetle in the Elmidae, first described by Chandler in 1954. Riffle beetles are aquatic insects that inhabit running water environments. The species is known from North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Optioservus canus: //ˌɒptiˈoʊsɜrvəs ˈkeɪnəs//

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Habitat

Running water environments, typical of riffle beetles in the Elmidae.

Distribution

North America.

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