Great Diving Beetle
31st March 2007, SaturdayThis Great Diving Beetle looked rather lost as it tried to cross the footpath near Parkes Hide and was nearly squashed. This species is one of our largest beetles. They are common and can be found in garden ponds, they are often seen coming to to the surface to replenish an air supply kept under the wings. In the picture below, you can just make out the ridged wing cases, indicating this beetle is a female.
