Diving Beetles

Diving Beetles

Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda (Arthropods) Subphylum: Hexapoda (Hexapods) Class: Insecta (Insects) Order: Coleoptera (Beetles) Suborder: Adephaga (Ground and Water Beetles) Family: Dytiscidae (Predaceous Diving Beetles) Predacious Diving Beetles are included in a family of beetles, Dytiscidae, that are adjusted to living in water at any phase of their life cycle. In Greek, the … Read more

Whirligig Beetle

Whirligig Beetle

Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Coleoptera Suborder: Adephaga Family: Gyrinidae The whirligig beetle scientifically named Gyrinidae is of the water beetle family, This beetle, normally swims on the water surface in an unperturbed manner. However, when they are threatened, they swim vigorously underwater. The whirligig beetle acquired its general name because … Read more