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Predaceous diving beetle

Family = Dytiscidae Not sure of the genus.

Photo by MartinL
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This shiny beetle flew by, I gave it a drink of my water.

Habitat:

Front yard surburbia.

Notes:

http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8985441

Reference Links:

Predaceous Diving Beetles - Dytiscidae - Overview

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