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πŸͺ² Beetles

Golden Reed Beetle

Donacia vulgaris

About

A slender, metallic beetle with golden to coppery-green coloration and elongated antennae. It is commonly found resting on emergent aquatic vegetation in ponds and marshes.

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Did You Know?

Adults possess hydrophobic hairs on their underside that trap a thin film of air, allowing them to survive brief submersion.