Contacyphon americanus
(Pic, 1913)
Contacyphon americanus is a of in the . The species is known from North America, where it occurs in marsh and wetland typical of the . Like other scirtid , it is associated with moist environments and has aquatic or semi-aquatic larval stages.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Contacyphon americanus: /ˌkɒn.təˈsɪf.ɒn əˌmɛr.ɪˈkeɪ.nəs/
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Habitat
Marsh and wetland environments, including areas with standing water and saturated soils typical of .
Distribution
North America.
Ecological Role
As a , likely contributes to in wetland through larval feeding on decaying matter and detritus.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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