Scirtes orbiculatus

(Fabricius, 1801)

Red-sutured Marsh Beetle

Scirtes orbiculatus is a of marsh beetle in the Scirtidae, commonly known as the Red-sutured Marsh Beetle. It is a small native to North America, with documented records from Canada (Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. The species has been the subject of studies, though detailed ecological information remains limited in publicly available sources. As a member of Scirtidae, it is associated with moist or aquatic environments where larvae typically develop.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Scirtes orbiculatus: /ˈsɪərtiːz ɔrˌbɪkjʊˈleɪtəs/

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Habitat

Marsh beetles in the Scirtidae are typically associated with moist, wetland, or aquatic environments. Larvae often develop in decaying vegetation, , or submerged organic matter in freshwater . are generally found in vegetation near water sources.

Distribution

North America. Documented records include Canada: Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec; and the United States.

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Taxonomic Note

The Helodidae, referenced in older literature (including a 1943 study), is now synonymized with Scirtidae. The was described by Fabricius in 1801.

Data Availability

A study of this was published in the Annals of the Entomological Society of America in 1943 (Vol. 36, Issue 4), but detailed findings from this study were not accessible in the provided source excerpts.