Cercyon adumbratus
Mannerheim, 1843
Cercyon adumbratus is a of water scavenger beetle in the Hydrophilidae. The species was described by Mannerheim in 1843. It occurs in the western coastal region of North America, with records from Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. As a member of the Cercyon, it belongs to a group of small beetles typically associated with moist or aquatic environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cercyon adumbratus: /ˈsɛrkion adʌmˈbraːtus/
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Distribution
Western North America: Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. Records indicate presence in coastal and near-coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest.
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Taxonomic note
The Cercyon (Hydrophilidae) contains numerous small that are frequently under-recorded due to their size and preferences. C. adumbratus is one of several North American species in this genus, with most species-level identification requiring examination of male genitalia or other fine morphological characters.