Stenelmis concinna
Sanderson, 1938
riffle beetle
Stenelmis concinna is a of riffle beetle in the Elmidae, described by Sanderson in 1938. Riffle beetles are aquatic insects that inhabit flowing water environments. The species is known from North America, with distribution records including Québec, Canada. As a member of the Stenelmis, it shares the family characteristic of being fully aquatic in both larval and stages.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Riffle beetles in the Elmidae are found in lotic (flowing water) , particularly in riffle zones of streams and rivers where water is well-oxygenated. Members of the Stenelmis are typically associated with rocky or gravel substrates in these fast-flowing environments.
Distribution
North America; recorded from Québec, Canada.
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Taxonomic note
The was described by M.W. Sanderson in 1938. The Stenelmis contains numerous species that can be difficult to distinguish without detailed examination.
Data availability
As of the available sources, only 20 observations are recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting this may be underreported or genuinely uncommon in collection records.