Ohio Whirligig Beetles | Insects | Coleoptera
Overview Of Ohio Whirligig Beetles
Whirligig beetles are aquatic beetles that swim rapidly in circles on the water surface They inhabit Ohios ponds streams and lakes feeding on insects trapped on the surface Their divided eyes allow them to see above and below water simultaneously.
Verified Species Examples
Common Whirligig Beetle Dineutus Americanus | Spotted Whirligig Beetle Gyrinus Ventralis
Finding And Observing Whirligig Beetles
Whirligig beetles can be observed on sunny days skimming across the water surface They move quickly making them fun to watch.
Authoritative Reference Sources
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Biological Monitoring | Bugguide Iowa State University | Integrated Taxonomic Information System Itis | Peterson Field Guide To Aquatic Insects
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