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A Taxonomic Survey Of The Family Gyrinidae (Coleoptera) Of The State Of Virginia, Jerrold R. Harris
A Taxonomic Survey Of The Family Gyrinidae (Coleoptera) Of The State Of Virginia, Jerrold R. Harris
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The aquatic insect fanua of Virginia is not very well known. This is especially true of the order Coleoptera. There are few taxonomic studies on the families of Coleoptera found within the state, and one of the least known is the family Gyrinidae. It is the intent of this study to determine what species of Gyrinidae are found within the state and where they are found. Collections of the beetles were made throughout the state from March to December.
Twenty-one species of Gyrinidae were identified in Virginia, nine species of Dineutus and 12 species of Gyrinus. The family is distributed …