Plateumaris flavipes
(Kirby, 1837)
Flavous-footed reed beetle
Plateumaris flavipes is a in the Donaciinae, commonly known as reed . Members of this subfamily are semi-aquatic, typically associated with emergent vegetation in freshwater . The is recorded from western and northern North America, including Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador in Canada. Available sources provide limited specific ecological detail for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plateumaris flavipes: //pləˌtjuːˈmɛərɪs ˈflævɪˌpiːz//
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Habitat
Associated with freshwater and emergent vegetation, consistent with the semi-aquatic of the Donaciinae.
Distribution
North America: recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador in Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Other Plateumaris speciesCongeneric share similar semi-aquatic habits and associations; precise identification requires examination of specific morphological characters not detailed in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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