Water Beetle Collection

Hydroporus rufifrons, diving beetle
Close-up shot of a diving beetle (Hydroporus rufifrons). Specimen held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Department

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LVII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LVII, c. 1575/1580

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

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

Male Highland Great diving beetle (Dytiscus lapponicus) on surface of water, Darnaway Estate, Highlands, Scotland, UK. May. Focus stacked. Captive

Curtis British Entomology Plate 343
Coleoptera: Hydroporus davisii = Oreodites davisi (Davisian Water-beetle) [Plant: Utricularia minor (Less Hooded Milfoil ] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 294
Coleoptera: Elmis volkmari = Limnius volkmari (Volckmar?s Elmis Water-beetle) [Plant: Stellaria graminea (Less Stitchwort)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 240
Coleoptera: Berosus aericeps = Berosus signaticollis (Berosus Water-beetle) [Plant: Cochlearia anglica (English Scurvy-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 239
Coleoptera: Hydrous piceus = Hydrophilus piceus (Great Water-beetle) [Plant: Sieglingia (= Danthonia) decumbens (Poa decumbens, Decumbent Meadow-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 236
Coleoptera: Noterus sparsus = Noterus clavicornis (Marsham?s Noterus Water-beetle) [Plant: Veronica beccabunga (Brooklime)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 207
Coleoptera: Colymbetes consobrinus = Colymbetes cicur (Tuther?s Dyticus Water-beetle. A South African species) [Plant: Utricularia vulgaris (Great Bladder-snout)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 95
Coleoptera: Hydaticus cinereus = Graphoderus cinereus (Orange-striped Hydaticus Water-beetle) [Plant: Ranunculus aquatilis (Water Crowfoot)] Date: 1824-39

Strange swimming beetles (coloured engraving)
998275 Strange swimming beetles (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

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

Dugong, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999200 Dugong, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Diving beetle (Cybister lateralimarginalis) female, Europe, May, controlled conditions

Megadytes ducalis, water beetle
Megadytes ducalis (Sharp, 1882) is a large freshwater diving beetle found in Brazil. Only known from one specimen, it is one of the rarest beetles in the world

Helophorus laticollis, water beetle
Close-up shot of a water beetle (Helophorus laticollis). Specimen held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Department

Illustration of a diving beetle (Dytiscidae) releasing air bubble underwater, underside

Month of Water-Beetle

Pupa of a Water-Beetle and Privet Hawk Moth

Water beetle, light micrograph C014 / 4881
Water beetle. Light micrograph showing the anatomy of a small water beetle (order Coleoptera)

Helophorus
Beetle specimen from the Entomology collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Bidessus minutissimus, diving water beetle
A rare diving beetle (Bidessus minutissimus) specimen. Diving beetles are aquatic and inhabit pond and stream environments

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

Great Silver Beetle (Hydrophilus piceus) adult, swimming through pondweed, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England, april (photographed in specialist photography tank and subsequently returned to wild)

Great diving beetle adult eating large goldfish
BB-1367 Great diving beetle adult eating large goldfish Dytiscus marginalis Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

The water beetle, also known as the Great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis), is a fascinating creature found in Europe during the month of August. With its sleek body and powerful legs, this beetle is an expert diver, capable of exploring the depths of aquatic environments with ease. In controlled conditions, we can observe the male Great diving beetle up close. Its striking appearance and intricate details are truly mesmerizing. This particular species can be found in various regions such as Scotland's Darnaway Estate in the Highlands. The Highland Great diving beetle (Dytiscus lapponicus) is another remarkable variation that graces the surface of water bodies like a majestic jewel. In May, on the tranquil waters of Scotland's Darnaway Estate, one can witness this captivating insect in all its glory. These incredible creatures have been documented throughout history by renowned naturalists like Curtis British Entomology Plate 343, 294, 240, 239, 236, 207 and even Plate 95. Their detailed engravings capture every aspect of these beetles' unique features and behavior. One cannot help but marvel at their swimming abilities showcased in a colored engraving titled "Strange swimming beetles. " It serves as a testament to their adaptability and survival skills within aquatic habitats. Amongst these illustrations lies an engraving dedicated solely to Water Beetle - Dytiscus Marginalis itself. The intricacies captured within this artwork allow us to appreciate every minute detail that makes this creature so extraordinary. From their impressive diving capabilities to their stunning appearances captured through centuries-old engravings - water beetles continue to captivate our imagination. These resilient insects remind us of nature's endless wonders waiting to be explored beneath the shimmering surface of our world's waters.