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Water beetle (2) - Hygrotus nubilus - male

Water beetle (2) - Hygrotus nubilus - Male
Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
June 23, 2009
Size: ~ 5 mm
Attracted to outdoor light. Please help with ID.

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Water beetle (2) - Hygrotus nubilus - male Water beetle (2) - Hygrotus nubilus - male

Moved
Moved from Hydroporinae.

ID
This is a Hygrotus based on the barely visible subhumeral carinae on the epipleurae in the ventral view. A male given the pro and mesotarsal suckers. Species is most likely H. nubilus based on the relatively large size, dorsal colour pattern, and finely punctate body.

 
Thanks, Tim!
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