Limnichoderus ovatus

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Limnichoderus ovatus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Limnichidae
Genus: Limnichoderus
Species:
L. ovatus
Binomial name
Limnichoderus ovatus
(LeConte, 1854)
Synonyms
  • Limnichus ovatus Casey, 1889
  • Limnichus pulvereus LeConte, 1854

Limnichoderus ovatus is a species of beetle in Limnichidae, a family with the vernacular name "minute marsh-loving beetles".

As the name suggests, Limnichoderus ovatus tends to be found in or near marsh biomes. It is found in Central and North America, primarily in the Southern United States and Mexico. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Limnichoderus ovatus Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  2. "Limnichoderus ovatus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  3. "Limnichoderus ovatus Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  4. "Limnichoderus ovatus species details". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-02-24.

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