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Whirligig beetle

Gyrinidae

Photo by RiekoS
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Field Notes

Description:

The whirligig beetles are a family of water beetles that usually swim on the surface of the water if undisturbed, though they swim actively underwater when threatened. - from Wikipedia

Notes:

These little bugs were in a small pond. They move very quickly. Would you know what they are?

Species ID Suggestions

Whirligig beetles

Family Gyrinidae
stho002
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Comments (6)
RiekoS
@Sckel: There were lots more. I wish I could take a picture of the entire bugs. I am glad that you like the video. It is fund to learn together, right? :-)
Sckel
Thanks, RieKos, Interesting and educational video. I'm impressed with the amount of beetles that you find in the same place.
RiekoS
Sckel, I searched further and I found this interesting video (please skip the advertising :-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIbzOeNcaxE
RiekoS
Thank you very much for ID stho002. This is really interesting creature!
Sckel
I've never seen anything like this, even in hot summer days
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2013

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