Helobata larvalis
(Horn, 1873)
Pickerelweed Water Beetle
Helobata larvalis is a in the , commonly known as the Pickerelweed Water . It has a broad distribution across the Americas, occurring from the United States through Central America to South America, including Caribbean islands. The has been recorded from diverse including the Cerrado of Brazil. As a member of the Acidocerinae , it inhabits aquatic or semi-aquatic environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Helobata larvalis: /hɛˈloʊbəˌtɑ lɑrˈveɪlɪs/
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Habitat
Aquatic and semi-aquatic environments. Recorded from the Cerrado in Brazil, suggesting for seasonal water conditions. Associated with pickerelweed (Pontederia), indicating vegetation-rich freshwater .
Distribution
Widely distributed in the Western Hemisphere. North America: United States (California, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia). Central America: Rica, Guatemala, Mexico. Caribbean: Bahamas, Cuba. South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil (including first records for Minas Gerais State in the Cerrado ), Paraguay, Venezuela.
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Etymology
The "Pickerelweed Water " reflects an association with Pontederia (pickerelweed), a of aquatic plants in Pontederiaceae.
Taxonomic History
Originally described by Horn in 1873. Transferred to Helobata, established by Bergroth in 1888.