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Water scavenger beetle

Sphaeridium lunatum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Tajikistan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇹🇯 Tajikistan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class
Insecta (昆虫)
Order
Coleoptera (コウチュウ目)
Family
Hydrophilidae
Genus
Sphaeridium
Species
Sphaeridium lunatum (Water scavenger beetle)

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Water scavenger beetle
Sphaeridium bipustulatum
Least Concern
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Sphaeridium scarabaeoides
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water scavenger beetle?
The scientific name of Water scavenger beetle is Sphaeridium lunatum. It belongs to the genus Sphaeridium.
What is the conservation status of Water scavenger beetle?
Water scavenger beetle (Sphaeridium lunatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Water scavenger beetle live?
Water scavenger beetle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Tajikistan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Tajikistan, United States.
What family does Water scavenger beetle belong to?
Water scavenger beetle (Sphaeridium lunatum) belongs to the genus Sphaeridium, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrophilidae.
Is Water scavenger beetle endangered?
No, Water scavenger beetle (Sphaeridium lunatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Water scavenger beetle belong to?
Water scavenger beetle (Sphaeridium lunatum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Water scavenger beetle?
The closest relatives of Water scavenger beetle in the genus Sphaeridium include Water scavenger beetle, Water scavenger beetle.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Sphaeridium — 3 Species

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Water scavenger beetle
Sphaeridium bipustulatum
LC
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Water scavenger beetle
Sphaeridium lunatum
LC
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Water scavenger beetle
Sphaeridium scarabaeoides
LC
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