Dytiscus ("little diver" based on Greek δυτικός, "able to dive" and the diminutive suffix -ίσκος) is a Holarctic genus of predaceous diving beetles that usually live in wetlands and ponds. There are 26 species in this genus distributed in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North and Central America.

The Dytiscidae, from the Ancient Greek word δυτικός (dystikos), meaning "able to dive", are the predaceous diving beetles, a family of water beetles. They occur in virtually any freshwater habitat around the world, but a few species live among leaf litter. [1] .

The great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) is an aquatic diving beetle native to Europe and northern Asia, and in the UK is common in Wales, much of England and southern Scotland but less common on chalk and in the far north. [1]

Jun 5, 2023 · Pronotum and/or elytra of female variably smooth or grooved. Metatibiae much longer than broad, outer apical spur very thin. Protarsi of male have two large disks (and small disks) used to grasp female during mating. Hind legs move synchronously while swimming; adults often attracted to light.

Jun 6, 2023 · Adults with long hairs on hind tibiae and other modifications for swimming; move their hind legs together like oars, like Backswimmers do. Other aquatic beetles (e.g., Hydrophilidae) move their legs alternately (6) 1. Miller K.B., Bergsten J. 2016. JHU Press. 336 pp. 2. Arnett, R.H., Jr., and M. C. Thomas. (eds.). 2000.

Dytiscus ("little diver" based on Greek δυτικός, "able to dive" and the diminutive suffix -ίσκος) is a Holarctic genus of predaceous diving beetles that usually live in wetlands and ponds. There are 26 species in this genus distributed in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North and Central America.

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Apr 12, 2021 · Diving beetles, also commonly known as predaceous diving beetles, are a diverse group of aquatic beetles that make up the family Dysticidae, which literally means “able to dive.” Dysticidae consists of 4,000 or so species, which inhabit every continent except Antarctica.

Dytiscus latissimus is a large species of aquatic beetle in family Dytiscidae. It is native to Europe and considered threatened. [1]

Dytiscus ('little diver' based on Greek δυτικός, 'able to dive' and the diminutive suffix -ίσκος) is a Holarctic genus of predaceous diving beetles that usually live in wetlands and ponds. There are 26 species in this genus distributed in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North and Central America.