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Unknown Predacious Diving Beetle - Hydaticus bimarginatus - Hydaticus bimarginatus

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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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 :)

 
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.