Hydrobius fuscipes (Linnaeus 1758) (Family Hydrophilidae)


Larva

Length: 5-9mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
(14 Days) May - June
(7-12 Weeks)
(Earliest: 22.4)
July
(19-21 Days)
July - Spring
(Earliest: 25.3)

Biotopes:
Ponds

Heath and Moorland
Microhabitats:
Temporary Acid Pools
Food:
(Larva)

Aquatic Insecta
Food:
(Adult)

Submerged Detritus

UK Beetles: Hydrobius fuscipes
Nature Spot: Hydrobius fuscipes


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