My daughter saw this fellow slip out of the garage eavestrough and tumble into the back alley. It seemed to be a water beetle somewhat misplaced from its proper habitat. We put it into a bucket with water and it seemed quite at home swimming around. Any guesses on what type of beetle specifically?
Monday, August 25, 2014
Water Beetle?
My daughter saw this fellow slip out of the garage eavestrough and tumble into the back alley. It seemed to be a water beetle somewhat misplaced from its proper habitat. We put it into a bucket with water and it seemed quite at home swimming around. Any guesses on what type of beetle specifically?
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1 comment:
That's a diving beetle. cool! I've always heard that they inflict painful bites, but the web says no. http://www.beneficialbugs.org/bugs/Diving_Beetle/diving_beetle.htm
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