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Whirligig Beetle

Gyrinus natator

About

A small, oval, shiny black beetle that spins in rapid circles on the water surface. Its eyes are divided in two, allowing it to see above and below water simultaneously.

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Did You Know?

Whirligig beetles have uniquely split compound eyes, with one pair looking above the waterline and another pair looking below it at the same time.