Oulimnius nitidulus
(LeConte, 1866)
riffle beetle
Oulimnius nitidulus is a of riffle beetle in the Elmidae, described by LeConte in 1866. It is distributed across North America. Riffle beetles in this are aquatic insects adapted to flowing water environments. The species was originally described under the basionym Elmis nitidula.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oulimnius nitidulus: /ɔˈulɪmniəs nɪtɪˈdʊləs/
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Habitat
Riffle beetles in the Oulimnius are associated with flowing freshwater , particularly riffles—shallow, fast-moving sections of streams and rivers with rocky or gravel substrates.
Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Elmis nitidula by LeConte in 1866, later transferred to the Oulimnius.