Elodes apicalis
LeConte, 1866
Elodes apicalis is a of in the , first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1866. The species is distributed in North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. Like other members of Scirtidae, it is associated with moist or aquatic . The Elodes is part of the diverse family Scirtidae, commonly known as marsh beetles or minute marsh beetles due to their small size and habitat preferences.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Elodes apicalis: /ˈɛ.loʊ.diːz əˈpɪ.kə.lɪs/
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Habitat
Moist environments typical of in the ; associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic including marshes, wetlands, and areas with decaying vegetation.
Distribution
North America; recorded from British Columbia, Canada.
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Taxonomic Authority
First described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1866, a prominent who described thousands of North American .
Family Characteristics
Members of are small (typically 1-6 mm) with clubbed and often found in association with water or very moist . are generally aquatic or semi-aquatic and feed on decaying material.