Chaetarthria pallida

(LeConte, 1861)

Chaetarthria pallida is a small water scavenger beetle in the Hydrophilidae, distributed across much of North America and into Central America. The inhabits aquatic or semi-aquatic environments where it participates in detrital . Like other members of the Chaetarthria, it is characterized by diminutive size and association with moist .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chaetarthria pallida: //kiːˈtɑrθriə ˈpælɪdə//

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Habitat

Aquatic and semi-aquatic environments including ponds, marshes, and slow-moving waters. Specific microhabitat preferences within these systems are not well documented.

Distribution

North America: documented from 26 U.S. states (Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin) and Mexico. Central America: present but specific countries not detailed in available sources.

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