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Hyphydrus loriae

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Hyphydrus loriae
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H. loriae
Binomial name
Hyphydrus loriae
Régimbart, 1892

Hyphydrus loriae is a species of beetles of the family Dytiscidae.

Description

Hyphydrus loriae can reach a length of 30–31 millimetres (1.2–1.2 in). Pronotum and elytra are blackish, while legs and antennae are reddish. These water beetles have oval, flattened and streamlined bodies adapted for aquatic life.

Distribution

This species can be found in Papua New Guinea.

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