Great Silver Water Beetle (Hydrophilus piceus). The bulkiest British and European beetle reaching a length of 5 centimetres. Pond dipping net.

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Great Silver Water Beetle (Hydrophilus piceus). The bulkiest British and European beetle reaching a length of 5 centimetres. A male, identified by the the enlarged triangular segment at the end of front legs.

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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