Hydrochus simplex
LeConte, 1855
Hydrochus simplex is a small water scavenger beetle in the Hydrochidae, a group sometimes treated as a within Hydrophilidae. The was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1855 and is documented from the southeastern United States and the Bahamas. Like other hydrochids, it occupies aquatic or semi-aquatic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hydrochus simplex: /ˈhaɪdroʊkʌs ˈsɪmpleks/
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Habitat
Aquatic and semi-aquatic environments including ponds, marshes, and slow-moving waters. Hydrochidae typically inhabit shallow water with vegetation or detritus.
Distribution
Southeastern United States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina) and the Bahamas (Andros, Great Inagua).
Similar Taxa
- Hydrochidae (family)Hydrochidae are small, often overlooked beetles that can be confused with tiny Hydrophilidae; Hydrochus simplex specifically resembles other Hydrochus species and requires examination of male genitalia or detailed elytral sculpturing for definitive identification.