Plateumaris pusilla
(Say, 1826)
Little reed beetle
Plateumaris pusilla is a of aquatic in the . It is known from North America, with records from Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador. As a member of the Donaciinae, it is associated with wetland . The species is commonly referred to as the Little reed .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plateumaris pusilla: /plætʊˈmærɪs pjuːˈsɪlə/
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Habitat
Wetland , particularly those associated with aquatic vegetation. As a member of the Donaciinae (reed ), it is linked to freshwater environments where plants grow.
Distribution
North America. Documented from Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador.
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Taxonomic note
Authority sometimes cited as (Say, 1827) in some sources, though (Say, 1826) is the accepted date.