Berosus peregrinus
(Herbst, 1797)
Berosus peregrinus is a water scavenger beetle (Hydrophilidae) native to North America and the Caribbean. It inhabits freshwater environments including marshes, ponds, and sluggish streams. Like other members of its , it is adapted to aquatic life and contributes to decomposition of organic material in aquatic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Berosus peregrinus: //bɛˈroʊsəs ˌpɛrəˈɡraɪnəs//
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments including marshes, ponds, and sluggish streams.
Distribution
Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec), United States (eastern states from Connecticut to Florida, west to Arizona, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin; also Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas), Mexico, and Cuba.
Ecological Role
Contributes to decomposition of organic material in aquatic .
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'peregrinus' means 'wanderer' or 'traveler,' possibly referring to its broad geographic distribution across North America and the Caribbean.