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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