Sigara hydatotrephes
(Kirkaldy, 1908)
Sigara hydatotrephes is a of water boatman in the Corixidae. It belongs to the large Sigara, which contains numerous species of aquatic insects found in freshwater . The species was described by Kirkaldy in 1908. Like other corixids, it is adapted to life in water with modified hind legs for swimming.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sigara hydatotrephes: /ˈsiːɡɑːrə haɪˌdætəˈtriːfiːz/
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments.
Distribution
North America.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'hydatotrephes' derives from Greek roots meaning 'water-nourished' or 'water-reared', consistent with the aquatic of Corixidae.