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ID Request - Dytiscus fasciventris - female
Copyright © 1987 Tony Thomas

ID Request - Dytiscus fasciventris - Female
Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada
October 22, 1987
Size: large
Sorting through my old slides, found this that seems different from others in the Guide. Checked Patrick's discusion re: Dytiscus vs. Cybister but still can't decide where it belongs. Guess it could also be Agabus. ID, even to genus, appreciated.
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Contributed by Tony Thomas on 21 May, 2005 - 2:38pm
Last updated 22 May, 2005 - 8:53am

My guess
would be Dytiscus fasciventris from the color pattern and general morphology.
… Kerry S. Matz, 21 May, 2005 - 7:21pm login or register to post comments

 
D. fasciventris
looks good. Found some info and links to comparison images of other Dytiscus species - see Guide page.
… Robin McLeod, 23 May, 2005 - 6:54am login or register to post comments

 
Your guess
is good enough for me, thanks.
Anthony W. Thomas
… Tony Thomas, 22 May, 2005 - 8:52am login or register to post comments

Nice!
Nice shot of a very attractive water beetle.
… Jim McClarin, 21 May, 2005 - 5:45pm login or register to post comments

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