Atractelmis
Genus of beetles
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Atractelmis is a genus of riffle beetles in the family Elmidae. The genus is monotypic, the sole species being Atractelmis wawona,[3][4] also known as the Wawona riffle beetle.[1][5] It is endemic to the Western United States between California, Oregon, and Idaho.[1][5] The specific name wawona refers to its type locality, Wawona in the Yosemite National Park.[2]
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| Atractelmis | |
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| Atractelmis on image N.O 58 and N.0 59 | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Elateriformia |
| Family: | Elmidae |
| Genus: | Atractelmis Chandler, 1954[2] |
| Species: | A. wawona |
| Binomial name | |
| Atractelmis wawona Chandler, 1954[2] | |
Habitat
Atractelmis wawona occur in riffles of rapid clear mountain streams at 600–1,500 m (2,000–5,000 ft) above sea level.[1] Adults and larvae occur in the same microhabitats and are typically found in aquatic mosses, particularly Platyhypnidium riparioides.[6] These beetles are easily overlooked but can be locally numerous.[1]