Enochrus diffusus
(LeConte, 1855)
Enochrus diffusus is a of water scavenger beetle in the Hydrophilidae, first described by LeConte in 1855. It is found in North America, with records spanning across western Canada and the western and midwestern United States. The species is aquatic and belongs to a commonly associated with lentic freshwater .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Enochrus diffusus: /ɪˈnɒkrəs dɪˈfjʊsəs/
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Habitat
Aquatic environments, typically associated with lentic (still-water) such as ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams. Specific microhabitat preferences for this have not been documented.
Distribution
Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan. United States: California, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Ecological Role
As a member of the Hydrophilidae , this likely functions as a in aquatic , contributing to nutrient cycling in freshwater .
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Taxonomic authority
Originally described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1855.