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Unknown Predacious Diving Beetle - Hydaticus bimarginatus - Hydaticus bimarginatus
Copyright © 2007 Scott Nelson

Unknown Predacious Diving Beetle - Hydaticus bimarginatus - Hydaticus bimarginatus
Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, USA
June 4, 2007
Size: 12 mm
I don't see this one in the guide. This is not the best shot, but can likely get others if needed.

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Contributed by Scott Nelson on 5 June, 2007 - 1:54pm
Last updated 20 June, 2007 - 4:33am

Moved
Moved from Predacious Diving Beetles.
… Boris Büche, 20 June, 2007 - 4:33am

Hydaticus bimarginatus
You're correct! This one is not currently in BugGuide. It appears to be Hydaticus bimarginatus. I used Dr. Epler's "Identification manual for the water beetles of Florida"

ftp://ftp.dep.state.fl.us/pub/labs/biology/biokeys/beetles.pdf

Another new species (and genus) for BugGuide :)
… Tim R. Moyer, 8 June, 2007 - 12:45am

 
Thanks, Tim for taking the time to ID this. It is always nice to
know that I didn't overlook other species in trying to ID insects from guide pictures. Your expertise is well appreciated.
… Scott Nelson, 8 June, 2007 - 9:03am

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