Hydrochus rugosus
Mulsant, 1844
Hydrochus rugosus is a small water scavenger beetle in the Hydrochidae, sometimes treated as part of Hydrophilidae. The is found in the Caribbean and eastern North America, with records from Cuba and multiple U.S. states including Florida, Georgia, Texas, and others. It inhabits aquatic environments where it likely participates in detrital .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hydrochus rugosus: /ˈhʌɪdrəkəs ruːˈɡoʊsəs/
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Habitat
Aquatic environments including ponds, streams, and other freshwater .
Distribution
Caribbean (Cuba) and eastern North America: USA (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas).