Crenitis rufiventris

(Horn, 1873)

Crenitis rufiventris is a of water scavenger beetle in the Hydrophilidae, first described by Horn in 1873. It is a small aquatic with a distinctive red-orange . The species occurs in western North America from British Columbia south through the western United States to Arizona and New Mexico. As a member of Hydrophilidae, it inhabits aquatic environments where it contributes to nutrient cycling through scavenging.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Crenitis rufiventris: /ˈkrɛn.ɪ.tɪs ˌruː.fɪˈvɛn.trɪs/

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Distribution

Western North America: Canada (British Columbia), United States (Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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