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A Riffle Beetle (Stenelmis quadrimaculata)

 

 

 

 

 

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Stenelmis quadrimaculata is a Wisconsin Special Concern riffle beetle that has been found in marl deposits in streams and large rivers. Riffle beetles are scrapers belonging to the Elmidae family. Most often found in cool, swift streams, they are relatively poor swimmers and move slowly in the water. Unlike most beetle families, they reside underwater during every stage of life and breath using gills, which limits their range, as many species require highly oxygenated water. Riffle beetles are generally quite small - larvae are 3-8mm and adults are 1-8mm long.

 
 
 
Wildlife Action Plan

Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) are associated with habitats (or natural communities) and places on the landscape. Understanding relationships among SGCN, natural communities and ecological landscapes help us make decisions about issues affecting SGCN and their habitat and how to respond. Download the Wildlife Action Plan association score spreadsheet to explore rare species, natural communities and ecological landscape associations

Conservation actions respond to issues or threats, which adversely affect species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) or their habitats. Besides actions such as restoring wetlands or planting resilient tree species in northern communities, research, surveys and monitoring are also among conservation actions described in the Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan because lack of information can threaten our ability to successfully preserve and care for natural resources.

For more information, contact

Rare vertebrate animals:
Rich Staffen
Conservation Biologist
tel:+1-608-228-2900
Rare invertebrate animals:
Jay Watson
Conservation Biologist
tel:+1-920-662-5161