Macronychus

Müller, 1806

riffle beetles

Species Guides

Macronychus glabratus(riffle beetle)

Macronychus is a of riffle beetles in the Elmidae, comprising approximately 11 described . Members of this genus inhabit flowing water environments, particularly riffle zones of streams. The genus was established by Müller in 1806 and includes species distributed across North America, Europe, and Asia.

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Annual report of the Forest, Fish and Game Commission of the State of New York (1899) (14755454805) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Macronychus: /ˌmækrəˈnaɪkəs/

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Habitat

Riffle zones of streams and other lotic (flowing water) environments. occupy well-oxygenated, fast-moving water characteristic of stream riffles.

Distribution

North America (including northwest Arkansas and southeast Texas), Europe, and Asia (including India and Vietnam). Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in Norway and Sweden.

Life Cycle

Complete with aquatic larval stages. For Macronychus glabratus, parameters including growth, survival, and production have been documented in stream environments.