Insect Orders
The Noteridae Family: Burrowing Water Beetles
Hydrocanthus sp.
a.
b.
Hydrocanthus sp.
- Common Name: Burrowing Water Beetle
- Time of Year Found: Both the larva and the adults are found in the summer
- Size of Mature Larva and Adult: 5mm
- Habitat: Submergent vegetation at the bottom of the pond
- Other Information: Both the larva and adult are extremely fast and must be chilled before they can be viewed under a stereoscope
- Figures:
a. Dorsal view of adult
b. Mature larva