Ametor latus
(Horn, 1873)
Ametor latus is a of water scavenger beetle in the Hydrophilidae. It is native to western North America, with documented occurrences in British Columbia, Canada, and several western U.S. states including California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The species was first described by Horn in 1873 under the basionym Hydrobius latus. As a member of the Hydrophilidae, it belongs to a family of beetles primarily associated with aquatic and semi-aquatic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ametor latus: //ˈæmɪtɔr ˈleɪtəs//
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Distribution
Western North America: Canada (British Columbia), United States (California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington).