Ectopria nervosa
(Melsheimer, 1845)
Ectopria nervosa is a of water penny beetle in the Psephenidae, found in North America. Water penny beetles are named for their flattened, oval larvae that resemble small coins and cling to rocks in aquatic environments. are small, dark beetles that are infrequently observed compared to the more conspicuous larval stage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ectopria nervosa: /ɛkˈtoʊpriə nɜrˈvoʊsə/
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Habitat
Aquatic environments; larvae cling to rocks and other substrates in streams and rivers.
Distribution
North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the United States.