Enochrus pygmaeus pectoralis
(J.L.LeConte, 1855)
Enochrus pygmaeus pectoralis is a of in the . It belongs to a of small aquatic commonly found in and slow-flowing lotic . The subspecies designation indicates geographic variation within the widespread E. pygmaeus . Like other members of the genus, it likely occupies shallow freshwater environments and exhibits the characteristic clubbed and swimming hairs typical of hydrophilid beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Enochrus pygmaeus pectoralis: //ˈɛnəkrəs pɪɡˈmiːəs ˌpɛktəˈreɪlɪs//
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Habitat
Aquatic environments including ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams. As a member of , it occupies shallow freshwater with vegetation or detritus.
Distribution
North America from Canada (Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec) through the United States (widespread across eastern, central, and western states) and Mexico, with records extending through Central America (Belize, Nicaragua, Rica), the Caribbean (Cuba, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands), and northern South America (Colombia).