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Fringed Diving Beetle

Giant diving beetle. These beetles are active in summer and live in ponds or ditches, feeding on other aquatic arthropods. They are nocturnal but sometimes active during the day. Approximately 3.5 cm in length.

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This beetle feeds on aquatic insects and creatures, this includes tadpoles. The males use their paddle feet to secure females for mating. They are good flyers and are attracted to artificial lights at night. They are most active at night and can be seen moving from puddles and pools to flooded roads, moving from one water source to the next.

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Uploaded on December 3, 2024
Taken on November 27, 2024