Hydrovatus caraibus Sharp, 1882 (Dytiscidae, Hydroporinae, Hydrovatini) new for the fauna of South America

Abstract

The species Hydrovatus caraibus Sharp, 1882 is recorded for the first time for South America, after the recollection of specimens of this species in the municipality of Gramado, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The range of distribution of the species, previously restricted to the Caribbean, is now extended to the latitude 29º 26’ South, approximately.

Keywords

• Hydrovatus caraibus
• New record
• South America