Stenocolus

LeConte, 1853

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Stenocolus is a of beetles in the Eulichadidae. The sole described , S. scutellaris, is a forest stream found in western North America. The genus belongs to a small family of aquatic or semi-aquatic beetles associated with running water .

Aquatic dryopoid beetles (Coleoptera) of the United States (Page 54) BHL3286900 by Brown, Harley P.; Oceanography and Limnology Program (Smithsonian Institution); United States.. Used under a Public domain license.

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How to pronounce Stenocolus: /stɛˈnɔkələs/

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Habitat

Forest streams. Associated with lotic (flowing water) environments in forested areas.

Distribution

Western North America. Specific range details limited by sparse occurrence records.

Similar Taxa

  • EulichasBoth belong to Eulichadidae and share aquatic/semi-aquatic stream-dwelling habits. Eulichas is more speciose and geographically widespread in Asia, while Stenocolus is and restricted to North America.

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