Scirtidae

Marsh Beetle

Scirtidae, Marsh Beetle larva. A tiny (1-2mm), common, but overlooked family of beetles of wet places such as marshy ground on stream edges. Aquatic larvae.


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Scirtidae, Marsh Beetle
Larva, top view
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Scirtidae, Marsh Beetle
Aquatic larva
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Aquatic larva
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Scirtidae, Marsh Beetlee
Habitat

Photograph detail


Slide 1: Scirtidae, Marsh Beetle. Larva. Top view. Collected from Barney Beck, Briar Close, Redmire. March.


Slide 2: Scirtidae, Marsh Beetle. Larva. Underwater with air bubble. Collected from Barney Beck, Briar Close, Redmire. March.


Slide 3: Scirtidae, Marsh Beetle. Larva. Underwater with air bubble. Collected from Barney Beck, Briar Close, Redmire. March.


Slide 4: Scirtidae, Marsh Beetle. Larva. Habitat. Barney Beck, Briar Close, Redmire. March.