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πŸͺ² Beetles

Sharp-Grooved Diving Beetle

Acilius sulcatus

About

A medium-sized diving beetle widespread across Europe, recognized by the deeply grooved elytra of females. It is a fast and agile predator in ponds.

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Did You Know?

Females have deeply furrowed elytra that prevent males from gripping them, giving them control over mating.