Water beetle - Acilius sulcatus - female

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Occurs in stagnant water in the British Isles and central Europe. The females elytra are deeply grooved whilst the males are smooth.

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Size: 3600px × 4800px
Location: Kenn, North Somerset, England, UK
Photo credit: © Robert Down / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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