Crenitis paradigma
(Orchymont, 1942)
Crenitis paradigma is a of water scavenger beetle in the Hydrophilidae. It is a small aquatic known from western North America. The species was described by Orchymont in 1942. Like other members of the Crenitis, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crenitis paradigma: //krɛˈnaɪ.tɪs ˌpæ.rəˈdɪɡ.mə//
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Habitat
Aquatic or semi-aquatic environments. Members of the Crenitis are generally found in association with water, including ponds, streams, and other freshwater .
Distribution
Western North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia), USA (California, Oregon, Washington).
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Taxonomic History
Originally described by Orchymont in 1942. The Crenitis belongs to the Hydrophilinae within the Hydrophilidae.
Observation Rarity
Very rarely recorded; iNaturalist shows only 1 observation as of source date, suggesting the is either genuinely rare, cryptic, or under-surveyed.