Dytiscidae and Noteridae (Insecta: Coleoptera) recorded from Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

Abstract

A preliminary list of the species of Dytiscidae and Noteridae recorded from Rio de Janeiro State, southeastern Brazil, is presented. The list includes 37 species of Dytiscidae e seven of Noteridae, based on a survey of the literature and examination of insect collections. The available data on distribution of these families within the state (municipalities) are given. Anodocheillus villae, Bidessonotus tibialis, Desmopachria fossulata, Desmopachria margarita, Hydaticus palliatus, Hydaticus subfasciatus, and Hydrovatus caraibus, for Dytiscidae, Hydrocanthus paraguayensis, Hydrocanthus sharpi, Notomicrus gracilipes, and Suphis cimicoides, for Noteridae, are firstly recorded from Rio de Janeiro states, Brazil.