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Tiny Aquatic Beetle - Hydraena

Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
April 26, 2006
Size: 2.2mm

Found this beetle submerged on a dead blade of grass a couple inches below the surface of a pool in the woods.

Contributed by tom murray on 26 April, 2006 - 11:02pm
Last updated 27 April, 2006 - 7:19pm

Hydraenidae: Hydraena sp.

It looks like a Hydraena. However, the water tension has pulled all useful characters close to the body (antennae and maxillary palpi). I would go for another photo either fully in water, or after it has dried for awhile.

… Donald S. Chandler, 27 April, 2006 - 7:12am

Hydraenidae - Minute Moss Beetles

I'll try to find another and get a good photo. I found this at the end of a long walk, and didn't pay enough attention to what I was doing.

… tom murray, 27 April, 2006 - 7:14pm

Wish I could see more detail,

but my first thought was Hydro*cus.

… Jim McClarin, 27 April, 2006 - 5:46am

Looks close

Next time I'll take it home and dry it off for the picture.

… tom murray, 27 April, 2006 - 7:05am

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