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Facts: Whirligig beetles are found on ponds and streams. They congregate in large numbers and scurry about the water surface in a random pattern. When handled, these beetles give off an apple-like odor. Whirligig beetles are unique in that their ... Whirligig beetle (Coleoptera: Gyrinidae). Click on image to enlarge.
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Whirligig beetle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The whirligig beetles are a family ( Gyrinidae ) of water beetles that normally live on the surface of the water. They get their common name from their habit of swimming rapidly in circles when al...
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This beetle zips in wild patterns all around the surface of quiet water. When disturbed it dives to the bottom. It also protects itself by giving off a strong smell like apple seeds. Look at its unusual eyes. It seems to have four eyes, two above the water and two below the water.
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The antennae of the Whirligig beetle have two scoop-like segments and six thick club-like segments. These unique antennae allow beetles to detect tiny waves on the water surface which forewarns of danger and lets them know where their prey are located.
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Nature: A large assemblage of several hundred Whirligig beetles (Gyrinidae) churned the waters of Hilton Pond this week. ... Amazingly, a Whirligig Beetle has FOUR compound eyes, two flattened ones on the upper part of its head (red arrow at below right), and two rather bulbous ones on the underside (green arrow).
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A new beetle species is named in honor of rock legend Roy Orbison and his widow. ... This lateral view shows the new species of whirligig beetle, revealing its divided eyes (above and below the water line) and its white underside. Credit: Charles J. Kazilek, Arizona State University...
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Whirligig beetle (Gyrinus substriatus) on ARKive - species information, 3 images and 4 videos ... This small aquatic beetle is a metallic black colour with orange legs. They earn their common name from their habit of swimming in circles on the surface of the water, often very quickly. The name of this family ... Whirligig beetles...
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Whirligig beetles are easily identified by their habit of circling rapidly on the surface of the water, usually in groups. They are capable of diving underwater if threatened. Each eye is divided into two parts, one for viewing things above water, ... Predaceous diving beetle adults are very active predators,
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Britannica online encyclopedia article on whirligig beetle (insect), any of about 700 species of beetles (insect order Coleoptera) that are widespread throughout the world and are usually seen in groups, spinning and whirling around on the surfaces of quiet ponds or lakes. ... For a definition of "whirligig beetle (insect)",
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