Smetana-1978
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Cercyon herceus
Cercyon herceus is a small water scavenger beetle in the family Hydrophilidae, described by Smetana in 1978. The species occurs across much of North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Two subspecies are recognized: C. h. herceus and C. h. frigidus. Like other members of the genus, it likely inhabits moist, decomposing organic matter near water sources.