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Psephenidae
Water-penny beetles are a family (the Psephenidae) of 272 species (in 35 genera) of aquatic beetles found on all continents except Antarctica, in both tropical and temperate areas. The young, which live in water, resemble tiny pennies. The larvae feed – usually nocturnally – on algae on rock surfaces. The presence of water-penny larvae in a stream can be used as a test for the quality of the water, as they are pollution-sensitive. They cannot live in habitats where rocks acquire a thick layer of algae, fungi, or inorganic sediment. Therefore, their presence along with other diverse phyla signifies good-quality water. They are around 6 to 10 millimeters in length. A water-penny larva's shell is oval-shaped to almost circular and is commonly a copper color, which explains the name, 'water-penny'. Water-pennies obtain oxygen through their membrane and through feathery gills located at the base of the abdomen. They are typically found in riffles in streams with a moderate to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eubriinae
Eubriinae is an aquatic beetle subfamily in the family Psephenidae Water-penny beetles are a family (the Psephenidae) of 272 species (in 35 genera) of aquatic beetles found on all continents except Antarctica, in both tropical and temperate areas. The young, which live in water, resemble tiny pennies. The larv ....Description of Granuleubria, a new genus of Eubriinae from West and South Asia (Coleoptera: Psephenidae). M.A. Jäch and C.-F. Lee, Koleopterologische Rundshau, June 1994, volume 64, pages 223-232article References External links Eubriinae at Tree of Life web project Byrrhoidea Aquatic insects Beetle subfamilies {{Byrrhoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ectopria
''Ectopria'' is a genus of water penny beetles in the family Psephenidae Water-penny beetles are a family (the Psephenidae) of 272 species (in 35 genera) of aquatic beetles found on all continents except Antarctica, in both tropical and temperate areas. The young, which live in water, resemble tiny pennies. The larv .... There are about nine described species in ''Ectopria''. Species These species belong to the genus ''Ectopria'': * '' Ectopria hsui'' Lee & Yang, 1994 * '' Ectopria laticollis'' Wickham, 1913 * '' Ectopria leechi'' Brigham, 1981 * '' Ectopria nervosa'' (Melsheimer, 1845) * '' Ectopria opaca'' (Kiesenwetter, 1874) * '' Ectopria reticulata'' Champion, 1897 * '' Ectopria tachikawai'' (Satô, 1968) * '' Ectopria vermiculata'' Champion, 1897 References Further reading * * * Byrrhoidea Articles created by Qbugbot {{Elateriformia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eubrianax
''Eubrianax'' is a genus of water penny beetles in the family Psephenidae Water-penny beetles are a family (the Psephenidae) of 272 species (in 35 genera) of aquatic beetles found on all continents except Antarctica, in both tropical and temperate areas. The young, which live in water, resemble tiny pennies. The larv .... There are about 12 described species in ''Eubrianax''. Species These 12 species belong to the genus ''Eubrianax'': * '' Eubrianax edwardsii'' (LeConte, 1874) * '' Eubrianax granicollis'' Lewis, 1895 * '' Eubrianax illiesi'' Sato * '' Eubrianax manakikikuse'' Sato, 1964 * '' Eubrianax meridianus'' Lee, Sato & Yang, 1999 * '' Eubrianax niger'' Lee & Yang, 1990 * '' Eubrianax nobuoi'' Sato, 1965 * '' Eubrianax pellucidus'' Lewis, 1895 * '' Eubrianax ramicornis'' Kiesenwetter, 1874 * '' Eubrianax secretus'' (Lee, Sato & Yang, 1999) * '' Eubrianax serratus'' Lee, Yang & Sato, 2001 * '' Eubrianax tarokoensis'' Lee & Yang, 1990 References Further reading * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aquatic Beetle
A water beetle is a generalized name for any beetle that is adapted to living in water at any point in its life cycle. Most water beetles can only live in fresh water, with a few marine species that live in the intertidal zone or littoral zone. There are approximately 2000 species of true water beetles native to lands throughout the world. Many water beetles carry an air bubble, called the elytra cavity, underneath their abdomens, which provides an air supply, and prevents water from getting into the spiracles. Others have the surface of their exoskeleton modified to form a plastron, or "physical gill", which permits direct gas exchange with the water. Some families of water beetles have fringed hind legs adapted for swimming, but most do not. Most families of water beetles have larvae that are also aquatic; many have aquatic larvae and terrestrial adults. Diet Water beetles can be either herbivores, predators, or scavengers. Herbivorous beetles eat only aquatic vegetation, such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psephenus
''Psephenus'' is a genus of water penny beetles in the family Psephenidae Water-penny beetles are a family (the Psephenidae) of 272 species (in 35 genera) of aquatic beetles found on all continents except Antarctica, in both tropical and temperate areas. The young, which live in water, resemble tiny pennies. The larv .... There are about 13 described species in ''Psephenus''. Species These 13 species belong to the genus ''Psephenus'': * '' Psephenus arizonensis'' Brown & Murvosh, 1974 * '' Psephenus falli'' Casey, 1893 * '' Psephenus haldemani'' Horn, 1870 * '' Psephenus herricki'' (Dekay, 1844) * '' Psephenus lutulentus'' Scudder, 1900 * '' Psephenus minckleyi'' Brown & Murvosh, 1974 * '' Psephenus montanus'' Brown & Murvosh, 1974 * '' Psephenus murvoshi'' Brown, 1970 * '' Psephenus oresbius'' Spangler, 1968 * '' Psephenus palpalis'' Champion, 1913 * '' Psephenus spangleri'' * '' Psephenus texanus'' Brown & Arrington, 1967 (Texas water penny) * '' Psephenus usingeri'' Hinto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acneus
''Acneus'' is a genus of water penny beetles in the family Psephenidae Water-penny beetles are a family (the Psephenidae) of 272 species (in 35 genera) of aquatic beetles found on all continents except Antarctica, in both tropical and temperate areas. The young, which live in water, resemble tiny pennies. The larv .... There are at least four described species in ''Acneus''. Species These four species belong to the genus ''Acneus'': * '' Acneus beeri'' Hatch, 1961 * '' Acneus burnelli'' (Fender, 1962) * '' Acneus oregonensis'' Fender, 1951 * '' Acneus quadrimaculatus'' Horn, 1880 References Further reading * * Byrrhoidea Articles created by Qbugbot {{Elateriformia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burmese Amber
Burmese amber, also known as Burmite or Kachin amber, is amber from the Hukawng Valley in northern Myanmar. The amber is dated to around 100 million years ago, during the latest Albian to earliest Cenomanian ages of the mid-Cretaceous period. The amber is of significant palaeontological interest due to the diversity of flora and fauna contained as inclusions, particularly arthropods including insects and arachnids but also birds, lizards, snakes, frogs and fragmentary dinosaur remains. The amber has been known and commercially exploited since the first century AD, and has been known to science since the mid-nineteenth century. Research on the deposit has attracted controversy due to its alleged role in funding internal conflict in Myanmar and hazardous working conditions in the mines where it is collected. Geological context, depositional environment and age The amber is found within the Hukawng Basin, a large Cretaceous-Cenozoic sedimentary basin within northern Myanmar. The s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eubria Palustris
''Eubria palustris'' is a species of beetle belonging to the family Psephenidae Water-penny beetles are a family (the Psephenidae) of 272 species (in 35 genera) of aquatic beetles found on all continents except Antarctica, in both tropical and temperate areas. The young, which live in water, resemble tiny pennies. The larv .... It is native to Europe. Synonyms: * ''Cyphon palustris'' Germar, 1818 * ''Eubria marchantiae'' Jacquelin du Val, 1854 References {{Taxonbar, from=Q633244 Byrrhoidea Beetles described in 1818 Beetles of Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Théodore Lacordaire
Théodore Lacordaire or Jean Théodore Lacordaire (1 February 1801 – 18 July 1870) was a Belgian entomologist of French extraction. In spite of his obvious interest in natural history, his family sent him to Le Havre to study "le droit", or the law. In 1824, he embarked for Buenos Aires where he became a commercial salesman. He traveled widely in South America using every opportunity to carry out many observations on local fauna. Georges Cuvier suggested he come to Paris in 1830. There he met Pierre André Latreille, Jean Victoire Audouin, and André Marie Constant Duméril and took part in the foundation of the Société Entomologique de France. He went to Guyana at the end of 1830 to collect natural history specimens, returning to France in 1832. In 1835, he became professor of zoology at the University of Liège where he succeeded Henri-Maurice Gaède (1795–1834). In 1837, he became also professor of comparative anatomy. He occupied himself actively with the collection ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central U
Central is an adjective usually referring to being in the center of some place or (mathematical) object. Central may also refer to: Directions and generalised locations * Central Africa, a region in the centre of Africa continent, also known as Middle Africa * Central America, a region in the centre of America continent * Central Asia, a region in the centre of Eurasian continent * Central Australia, a region of the Australian continent * Central Belt, an area in the centre of Scotland * Central Europe, a region of the European continent * Central London, the centre of London * Central Region (other) * Central United States, a region of the United States of America Specific locations Countries * Central African Republic, a country in Africa States and provinces * Blue Nile (state) or Central, a state in Sudan * Central Department, Paraguay * Central Province (Kenya) * Central Province (Papua New Guinea) * Central Province (Solomon Islands) * Central Province, Sri Lank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
