Water Beetle

Water beetle

In addition to scavenging plant material, Hydrophilus triangularis adults are predators on smaller aquatic insects, small fish, and snails (Hallmark 1972, Wilson 1923). The adult beetles have an adaptation that allows them to surfacing less often for air than their larvae.

What do water beetles eat UK?

The Great diving beetle is a very large diving beetle that can be found in ponds and slow-moving water. It is a voracious predator, hunting smaller invertebrates, tadpoles and even small fish.

What is the lifespan of a water beetle?

The life cycle of the Giant Water Bug involves simple metamorphosis: egg to nymph to adult in 1-2 months. Adults live about one year.

How do you identify a water beetle?

Aquatic beetles look very similar to terrestrial beetles and live in water as both adults and larvae. They often have swimming hairs on their legs and more streamlined bodies. They have not lost their ability to fly despite spending most of their lives in water and are often found around bright lights at night.

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