Hesperocorixa kennicottii
(Uhler, 1897)
Hesperocorixa kennicottii is a of water boatman in the Corixidae. It is a small aquatic true found in North American freshwater . The species was described by Philip R. Uhler in 1897. Like other members of the Hesperocorixa, it is adapted to life in lentic and slow-moving waters.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hesperocorixa kennicottii: //ˌhɛs.pə.roʊ.kɔːˈraɪk.sə ˌkɛn.ɪˈkɒt.i.aɪ//
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Identification
Members of Hesperocorixa can be distinguished from related water boatman by features of the male genitalia and the structure of the pronotum. Specific identification of H. kennicottii requires examination of these morphological characters. The genus is characterized by relatively small body size within Corixidae and particular arrangements of dark markings on the .
Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. As with other Hesperocorixa , likely occupies vegetated .
Distribution
Recorded from North America. Distribution details beyond continental level are not well documented in available sources.
Ecological Role
As a water boatman, likely functions as a of small aquatic and contributes to nutrient cycling in freshwater . Specific ecological role of this has not been documented.
Similar Taxa
- Hesperocorixa laevigataCongeneric with overlapping North American distribution; distinguished by male genitalic and hemelytral pattern
- Corixa punctataAnother corixid water boatman; Hesperocorixa generally smaller with different pronotal and hemelytral proportions
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Corixa kennicottii by Uhler in 1897, later transferred to Hesperocorixa. The Hesperocorixa is part of the diverse water boatman fauna of North America.