''Contacyphon pusillus'' is a species of marsh beetle in the family

Scirtidae Scirtidae is a family of beetles (Coleoptera). These beetles are commonly referred to as marsh beetles, as the larvae are typically associated with stagnant water, but can be found in flowing water. Adults prefer decomposing plant material near ...

. It is found in

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from British Columbia east to Quebec and south to Florida. ''Contacyphon neopadi'' was synonymized with ''C. pusillus'' and all previously documented occurrences of '' C. padi'' in North America are now considered to be this species.

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