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Dytiscus Marginalis Collection

The Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) is a fascinating aquatic insect found in Europe during the month of August

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) and Dragonfly nymph (Aeshnidae), Europe, August

Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) and Dragonfly nymph (Aeshnidae), Europe, August, controlled conditions

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) male, Europe, August, controlled conditions

Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) male, Europe, August, controlled conditions

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Water Beetle, Dytiscus Marginalis (engraving)

Water Beetle, Dytiscus Marginalis (engraving)
5224015 Water Beetle, Dytiscus Marginalis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Beetle, Dytiscus Marginalis)

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Dytiscus marginalis, great diving beetle (male)

Dytiscus marginalis, great diving beetle (male)

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Great Diving Beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) in underwater flora

Great Diving Beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) in underwater flora

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Great Diving BeetleS (Dytiscus marginalis) feeding on stickleback in fish tank

Great Diving BeetleS (Dytiscus marginalis) feeding on stickleback in fish tank

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Great Diving Beetle (Dytiscus marginalis)

Great Diving Beetle (Dytiscus marginalis)

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: A pair of Great diving beetles (Dytiscus marginalis) near a plant stem, top view and bottom view

A pair of Great diving beetles (Dytiscus marginalis) near a plant stem, top view and bottom view

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis), view from above and upward view

Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis), view from above and upward view

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Diving beetle below waterline

Diving beetle below waterline

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: A brown Great Diving Beetle with fringes on its legs for propulsion through the water

A brown Great Diving Beetle with fringes on its legs for propulsion through the water

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Dytiscus marginalis, great diving beetle (female)

Dytiscus marginalis, great diving beetle (female)
Illustrated plate from The Genera Insectorum of Linnaeus exemplified by various specimens of English insects drawn from Nature (1781) by James Barbut

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Dytiscus marginalis, the underside of a great diving beetle

Dytiscus marginalis, the underside of a great diving beetle
Great diving beetles are aquatic insects, and are found in pond and lake habitats. They can grow up to 30mm in length

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Dytiscus marginalis, great diving beetle

Dytiscus marginalis, great diving beetle
Great diving beetles are aquatic and are found in pond and lake habitats. They can grow up to 30mm in length

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Great diving beetles foreleg, SEM

Great diving beetles foreleg, SEM
Great diving beetles foreleg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the foreleg of a male great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis). At the tip of the leg are two claws

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Macrophotograph of the great diving beetle larva

Macrophotograph of the great diving beetle larva
Macrophotograph of the larva of the great diving beetle Dytiscus marginalis feeding on a tadpole of the common grass frog Rana temporaria, seen as a dark mass in the bottom foreground

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Male great diving beetle, SEM

Male great diving beetle, SEM
Male great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This aquatic beetles long flattened hind legs are used to propel it through the water

Background imageDytiscus Marginalis Collection: Great diving beetle, artwork

Great diving beetle, artwork
Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis), artwork. This aquatic freshwater beetle is found in Europe and northern Asia. It can grow up to 35 millimetres in length


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The Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) is a fascinating aquatic insect found in Europe during the month of August. With its sleek body and powerful legs, it is an expert diver capable of navigating underwater with ease. In one captivating image, we see the Great diving beetle alongside a Dragonfly nymph from the Aeshnidae family, showcasing the diverse inhabitants of European waters. Another photo captures a male Great diving beetle under controlled conditions, allowing us to observe its intricate features up close. Its distinct appearance is further highlighted in an engraving depicting a Water Beetle, specifically Dytiscus Marginalis. In another snapshot, we witness a male Great diving beetle amidst underwater flora, blending seamlessly into its surroundings. These beetles are not just skilled divers but also voracious predators as depicted when they feed on stickleback fish in a tank. A pair of these remarkable creatures can be seen near a plant stem from both top and bottom views, emphasizing their unique anatomy and behavior. From above or below waterline perspectives, we gain insights into their movements and interactions within their habitat. One particularly striking image showcases a brown female Great Diving Beetle adorned with fringes on her legs for efficient propulsion through water. This adaptation allows her to swiftly navigate through aquatic environments while hunting for prey or seeking shelter.