Deltostethus columbiensis
(Hatch, 1965)
Deltostethus columbiensis is a of water scavenger beetle in the Hydrophilidae, described by Hatch in 1965. It belongs to the Sphaeridiinae, a group often associated with moist organic substrates rather than strictly aquatic . The species occurs in southwestern North America and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Deltostethus columbiensis: //ˌdɛl.toʊˈstɛθ.əs ˌkəˌlʌm.biˈɛn.sɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico), Mexico, and possibly introduced to British Columbia, Canada. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America.
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Taxonomic Note
The Deltostethus is placed in the tribe Megasternini, subtribe Megasternina, within the diverse Sphaeridiinae. Members of this subfamily are often found in decaying organic matter, , or other moist terrestrial environments rather than being fully aquatic, despite the name 'Hydrophilidae' (water-loving).