Berosus stylifer
Horn, 1873
Stylish Water Scavenger Beetle
Berosus stylifer is a water scavenger beetle in the Hydrophilidae, described by Horn in 1873. It is found across western and central North America from Canada to Mexico. The is part of a diverse of aquatic beetles commonly associated with freshwater .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Berosus stylifer: /ˈbɛr.o.sus ˈstiː.lɪ.fɛr/
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Habitat
Aquatic environments including freshwater systems. As a member of Hydrophilidae, it is associated with water bodies where larvae and develop.
Distribution
Recorded from Canada (Alberta), USA (Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin), and Mexico.
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Taxonomic notes
The authority is Horn, 1873. The "Stylish Water Scavenger Beetle" appears in iNaturalist records but is not widely established in scientific literature.
Data availability
As of the available sources, there are limited detailed biological studies specifically focused on this . Most information comes from collection records and taxonomic databases rather than ecological research.