Tropisternus blatchleyi
Orchymont, 1922
Tropisternus blatchleyi is a of water scavenger beetle in the Hydrophilidae. It is found in eastern North America, ranging from the Gulf Coast states to the northeastern United States. The species has been studied in laboratory settings for its developmental and color pattern genetics. Two are recognized: T. b. blatchleyi and T. b. modestus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tropisternus blatchleyi: //ˌtroʊ.pɪsˈtɜːrnəs ˈblætʃli.aɪ//
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Distribution
Eastern United States: recorded from Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina, Virginia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York.
Life Cycle
Developmental stages including , , larvae, and pupae have been described in comparative studies with congeneric .
Similar Taxa
- Tropisternus lateralisOverlapping distribution and ; distinguished by larval and pupal as detailed in comparative developmental studies.
- Tropisternus collarisSympatric congeneric ; morphological differences in developmental stages allow separation.
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Subspecies
Tropisternus blatchleyi blatchleyi Orchymont, 1922 and Tropisternus blatchleyi modestus Orchymont, 1938. The latter has been used in laboratory studies on and color pattern genetics.