Acilius mediatus is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae.[1][2][3] It is found in North America.[2]

Acilius mediatus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Dytiscidae
Genus: Acilius
Species:
A. mediatus
Binomial name
Acilius mediatus
(Say, 1823)

This species lives in creeks, ponds and ditches, occasionally with silt-laden streams, and are best seen during spring and summer. Prey is composed of other aquatic arthropods they can tackle. Males have expanded front feet with clumps of hairs used to grab hold of a female for mating.

References

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  1. ^ "Acilius mediatus Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  2. ^ a b "Acilius mediatus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  3. ^ "Acilius mediatus Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-02-06.

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