Georissus pusillus

(J.L.LeConte, 1852)

Georissus pusillus is a small in the Georissidae, commonly known as minute mud-loving beetles. The species occurs in North America with records from Canada and the United States. Members of this are typically associated with moist, muddy . Limited observational data exists for this species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Georissus pusillus: /dʒiːˈɔrɪsəs pjuːˈsɪləs/

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Habitat

Moist, muddy environments including the margins of streams, ponds, and other freshwater bodies.

Distribution

Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec) and United States (Idaho, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maine, Nebraska, New York, Oregon, Washington).

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