Helophorus lineatus

(Say, 1823)

Helophorus lineatus is a of in the Helophoridae, distributed across eastern and central North America. It inhabits aquatic and semi-aquatic environments, typically associated with standing or slow-moving waters. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1823 and is one of approximately 180 species in the Helophorus.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Helophorus lineatus: //hɛˈlɒfərəs lɪˈneɪtəs//

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Habitat

Aquatic and semi-aquatic environments including standing waters, slow-moving streams, and temporary pools. Associated with grassy margins of water bodies.

Distribution

North America: Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec) and United States (Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Wisconsin).

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Taxonomic Note

While some sources (including Wikipedia and iNaturalist) list this in , GBIF and current taxonomic consensus place Helophorus in the distinct family Helophoridae based on morphological and molecular evidence.