General Description
Body segmented and rounded. Three tails at the end of abdomen; feather-like gills underneath the abdomen. Up to 1 cm long.
Biology
Screech Beetle larvae have gills outside their body, probably because it is difficult for oxygen to disperse through their hard skin.
Distribution
Worldwide. Mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Habitat
Still water including ponds, dams and wetlands.
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Segmented round body, three tails on end of abdomen, gills underneath abdomen.
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Carnivore
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Invertebrates
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Common Name
Screech Beetle larva
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