Heterocerus unicus
Miller, 1988
variegated mud-loving beetle
Heterocerus unicus is a of variegated mud-loving beetle in the Heteroceridae, described by W.V. Miller in 1988. The species occurs in Central and North America, including Alberta, Canada. As a member of Heteroceridae, it is associated with muddy . The species is distinguished from related by specific morphological characteristics described in the original species description.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heterocerus unicus: //ˌhɛtəˈroʊsərəs ˈjuːnɪkəs//
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Habitat
Muddy environments including stream banks, pond margins, and other wet substrates with fine sediment.
Distribution
Central America and North America; recorded from Alberta, Canada.