Biology:Hydroscapha natans

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Short description: Species of beetle

Hydroscapha natans
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Hydroscaphidae
Genus: Hydroscapha
Species:
H. natans
Binomial name
Hydroscapha natans
LeConte, 1874

Hydroscapha natans is a species of skiff beetle in the family of Hydroscaphidae. It is found in North America.[1][2][3]They have been mainly found in Mexico, California, Arizona, Nevada and Idaho, occurring in both cool streams and hot springs.[4] It has been observed feeding on mats of filamentous green algae.[5]

References

Further reading

  • Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera, Volume 1: Archostemata - Myxophaga - Adephaga. Apollo Books. 2017. ISBN 978-90-04-33029-0. 

Wikidata ☰ Q2734454 entry