General Description

Eyes divided into a top half and bottom half on the side of the head. Middle and rear legs short and flattened. Up to 2 cm long.

Biology

Whirligig Beetles often swim in groups and leave a conspicuous wake on the water behind them. They capture live invertebrates or scavenge dead ones from the water surface.

Distribution

Worldwide. Mainland Australia and Tasmania.

Habitat

Still water, near or on the surface.

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