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πŸͺ² Beetles

Twelve-Lined Whirligig Beetle

Gyrinus minutus

About

One of the smallest European whirligig beetles, found in clean ponds and lakes. It is often overlooked due to its diminutive size.

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Did You Know?

Its flattened, oar-like hind legs beat up to 60 times per second to maintain its rapid surface swimming.