Graptocorixa serrulata

(Uhler, 1897)

Graptocorixa serrulata is a of water boatman ( Corixidae) in the order Hemiptera. It is a small aquatic true distributed across parts of North America and Middle America. As a member of the Graptocorixini tribe, it inhabits freshwater environments where it likely occupies the benthic zone typical of corixid beetles. The species was described by Philip Reese Uhler in 1897.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Graptocorixa serrulata: /ˌɡræptoʊkəˈrɪksə sɛrʊˈleɪtə/

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Distribution

North America and Middle America. Distribution records indicate presence in both regions, though specific countries or states are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Philip Reese Uhler in 1897. The Graptocorixa belongs to the tribe Graptocorixini within the Corixinae.

Data availability

Very limited biological and ecological information is available for this . Only 2 observations are recorded in iNaturalist as of the data retrieval date, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.

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