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Sacodes thoracica
Marsh beetle
Sacodes thoracica is a species of marsh beetle in the family Scirtidae. It occurs in eastern and central United States and southeastern Canada. The species belongs to a family of small beetles commonly associated with moist habitats and decaying organic matter.
Scirtidae
Marsh Beetles
Scirtidae is a family of small beetles commonly known as marsh beetles. Larvae are typically associated with stagnant water but can also occur in flowing water, while adults are found near water's edge in decomposing plant material. The family comprises more than 600 described species distributed among approximately 30-60 genera worldwide. Members are primarily aquatic or semi-aquatic in their larval stages, with adults showing strong affinity for moist riparian habitats.
Vatellus
Vatellus is a genus of predaceous diving beetles in the family Dytiscidae, tribe Vatellini. The genus contains 15 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region, with most species described by K.B. Miller in 2005. Members are aquatic beetles adapted to freshwater habitats.