Paracymus lodingi
(Fall, 1910)
Paracymus lodingi is a small water scavenger beetle ( Hydrophilidae) described by Fall in 1910. The belongs to the Paracymus, a group of diminutive aquatic beetles commonly found in shallow freshwater . It is known from the southeastern United States and Caribbean islands.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paracymus lodingi: /ˌpærəˈsaɪməs ˈloʊdɪndʒi/
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Identification
in Paracymus are small (usually 2–4 mm), oval, and convex water scavenger beetles with clubbed . P. lodingi may be distinguished from by subtle differences in body proportions and male genitalia, though specific diagnostic features for this species require examination of or specialized literature.
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Habitat
Aquatic or semi-aquatic environments, likely shallow freshwater such as ponds, marshes, and vegetated margins of slow-moving waters, consistent with -level .
Distribution
Southeastern United States (Alabama, Florida, Mississippi), Bahamas, and Cuba.
Similar Taxa
- Other Paracymus speciesCo-occur in similar and require careful examination of genitalia or subtle morphological characters for reliable separation.
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Taxonomic note
The epithet honors Loding, likely referring to a collector or colleague associated with Fall's work. The original description by Fall (1910) established this species within the Hydrophilidae.