Hydrobius

Leach, 1815

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Hydrobius is a of water scavenger beetles ( Hydrophilidae) comprising nine described . Members are distributed throughout the , with some species extending into North Africa. The genus was established by Leach in 1815 and is classified in the tribe Hydrobiusini.

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How to pronounce Hydrobius: /hɪˈdroʊbiəs/

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Distribution

, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Hydrobius convexus has been recorded from Algeria, representing the first African record for the .

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Species diversity

The contains nine described : H. arcticus, H. convexus, H. fuscipes, H. melaenus, H. orientalis, H. pauper, H. pui, H. punctistriatus, and H. tumidus.

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