Hydraena occidentalis

Perkins, 1980

Hydraena occidentalis is a of minute aquatic in the Hydraenidae, described by Perkins in 1980. It belongs to the Hydraena, one of the most diverse and frequently overlooked genera of water beetles. The species is known from western North America, with records from British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington. Like other members of its genus, it inhabits small aquatic and possesses enlarged maxillary palps characteristic of Hydraena.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hydraena occidentalis: /haɪˈdriːnə ˌɒksɪˈdɛntəlɪs/

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Distribution

Western North America: recorded from British Columbia (Canada), California, Oregon, and Washington (USA).

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