Trichocorixa minima
(Abbott, 1913)
Trichocorixa minima is a small water boatman in the Corixidae, first described by Abbott in 1913. It belongs to a of aquatic true bugs found in various freshwater . The is recorded from North America and the Caribbean, though detailed ecological information remains limited. Like other Corixidae, it is adapted to life in water with oar-like hind legs for swimming.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trichocorixa minima: /ˌtrɪkoʊˈkɔrɪksə ˈmɪnɪmə/
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving waters. Specific microhabitat preferences for this are not well documented.
Distribution
Recorded from North America and the Caribbean region. GBIF distribution data indicates presence in both regions, though precise range boundaries are not well established.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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