Dytiscid? - Desmopachria

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… Jeff Gruber, 26 May, 2008 - 3:52pm

Desmopachria

I'd say this is a Dytiscid, of the genus Desmopachria. They are small, and much more round than your typical Dytiscid. The one species from the northeast is pictured in the Guide, but Dr. Epler's ref. lists 7 from Florida. Unfortunately, this looks to be one of the several species that require male genitalia to determine.

… Tim R. Moyer, 24 February, 2008 - 9:21pm

Yes, this is a Desmopachria.

Yes, this is a Desmopachria. It's probably the common D. granum, but male genitalia would have to be dissected out (difficult to do with these tiny, round dudes) to be sure.

… J. H. Epler, 26 May, 2008 - 2:37pm

Thanks

Thanks Tim and John for the det.

… Jeff Gruber, 26 May, 2008 - 3:54pm

It kind of looks like a Halip

It kind of looks like a Haliplidae. I don't remember seeing any photos of Dytiscids that are so round. Size would be good too, those things are tiny!!

… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 23 February, 2008 - 6:54pm

Not Hap-y

The eyes are wrong and the underneath view bears no resemblance.

… Jim McClarin, 23 February, 2008 - 9:15pm

I knew I shouldn't have quest

I knew I shouldn't have questioned the wisdom of Jeff... it was just so pretty and roundy-looking. After I posted it I realized how different the eyes were though....

… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 23 February, 2008 - 9:30pm