Hydraena petila

Perkins, 1980

Hydraena petila is a of minute aquatic in the Hydraenidae, first described by Perkins in 1980. It is currently classified within the subgenus Holcohydraena. The species is known from western North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada and California, USA. Like other members of the Hydraena, it is presumed to inhabit small freshwater bodies such as creeks, ponds, and pools.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hydraena petila: /hɪˈdreɪnə ˈpɛtɪlə/

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Distribution

Recorded from western North America: British Columbia (Canada) and California (USA).

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Taxonomic status

Hydraena petila is listed as a synonym in the Catalogue of Life but as accepted in GBIF and NCBI . This discrepancy suggests ongoing taxonomic evaluation.

Subgenus placement

Classified in subgenus Hydraena (Holcohydraena) according to the Catalogue of Life.

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