Hydrophilus ovatus
Gemminger & Harold, 1868
Hydrophilus ovatus is a of water scavenger beetle in the Hydrophilidae. It occurs in eastern North America from southern Canada through the eastern United States to southern Mexico. The species inhabits aquatic environments where it scavenges for food.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hydrophilus ovatus: //haɪˈdrɒfɪləs oʊˈveɪtəs//
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Habitat
Aquatic environments including ponds, lakes, and other freshwater bodies.
Distribution
Eastern United States from Maine south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas; southern Ontario and Quebec in Canada; south to southern Mexico.
Ecological Role
Aquatic scavenger contributing to nutrient cycling in freshwater .