Plateumaris nitida
(Germar, 1811)
Lustrous reed beetle
Plateumaris nitida is an aquatic leaf beetle in the Donaciinae, commonly known as the Lustrous reed . It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador) and the United States. As a member of the Donaciinae, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic , particularly wetlands with emergent vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plateumaris nitida: //plætɛʊˈmɛərɪs ˈnɪtɪdə//
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Habitat
Wetlands, marshes, and aquatic environments with emergent vegetation such as sedges and rushes. As a member of the Donaciinae, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic .
Distribution
North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador) and the United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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