Promoresia elegans

(LeConte, 1852)

Promoresia elegans is a of in the Elmidae, commonly known as riffle beetles. The species was described by LeConte in 1852 and is currently recognized as a synonym of Optioservus elegans. Elmidae beetles are primarily aquatic, inhabiting running water environments where they feed on and detritus.

Aquatic dryopoid beetles (Coleoptera) of the United States (Page 42) BHL3286893 by Brown, Harley P.; Oceanography and Limnology Program (Smithsonian Institution); United States.. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Promoresia elegans: //prɒmɔːˈreɪʒiə ˈɛlɪɡənz//

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Habitat

Riffle beetles in the Elmidae typically inhabit flowing water environments, including streams and rivers with well-oxygenated water. They are associated with submerged substrates where they can graze on periphyton.

Distribution

North America.

Similar Taxa

  • Optioservus elegansCurrently accepted name; Promoresia elegans is a synonym

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