05 September 2024

Insect Katta

 

The beetles of this family Dytiscidae are commonly called as water beetles.
Class- Insecta 
Order- Coleoptera 
Family Dytiscidae 
Genus - Hydrophilus Leach 
Species- H. olivaceous Fabricius 

Body inverted boat shaped, brown black colour. Elytra longer than broad, brown black at apical half. Antenna thread like, 11 segmented. Legs are spine, strong and stout, modified for swimming.
Length -32 mm
Distribution - India, Eurasia, Island 



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