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πŸͺ² Beetles

Japanese Diving Beetle

Cybister japonicus

Vulnerable

About

A large diving beetle native to Japan, once common but now increasingly rare. It has suffered severe declines due to habitat loss and invasive species.

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Did You Know?

The American bullfrog, introduced to Japan, is a major predator of this beetle and a key driver of its decline.