Lutrochus laticeps
Casey, 1893
travertine beetle
Lutrochus laticeps is a of travertine beetle in the Lutrochidae, first described by Casey in 1893. It was rediscovered in Kansas, USA, representing a significant range extension. The species is associated with freshwater stream in eastern North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lutrochus laticeps: //ˈlu.tɹɒ.kʊs ˈlæ.tɪˌsɛps//
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Habitat
Streams with gravel or rocky substrates; associated with accumulations of leaves and woody debris in shallow water areas.
Distribution
Eastern North America; documented in Kansas (rediscovery), Ontario, and Québec.
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Taxonomic history
The was described by Casey in 1893 and was rediscovered in Kansas, USA, as documented in a 2014 publication in The Coleopterists Bulletin.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Bug Eric: Flying Ants
- Rediscovery ofLutrochus laticepsCasey, 1893 (Coleoptera: Lutrochidae) and the Discovery ofDineutus productusRoberts, 1895 andDineutus serrulatus analisRégimbart, 1882 (Coleoptera: Gyrinidae) in Kansas, USA, with Notes on Habitat Preference