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The Haliplidae are a family of water beetles that swim using an alternating motion of the legs. They are therefore clumsy in water (compared e.g. with the Dytiscidae or Hydrophilidae), and prefer to get around by crawling. The family consists of about 200 species in 5 genera, distributed wherever there is freshwater … See more
The adults of these beetles are generally oval in shape, with a very convex upperside, and are generally 1.5–5.0 mm (0.059–0.197 in) long. They are generally yellowish to light brown in color, frequently with light and dark … See more
Haliplids live in the aquatic vegetation around the edges of small ponds, lakes, and quiet streams. Adults are omnivorous, eating insect eggs, small crustaceans, hydrozoan polyps, … See more
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The classification of haliplids as a separate group of Adephaga is unquestioned, and most entomologists believe they developed from terrestrial beetles separately from other types of water beetles. For many decades, the family was in need … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Family Haliplidae - Crawling Water Beetles - BugGuide.Net
Feb 28, 2023 · Learn about the family Haliplidae, also known as crawling water beetles, which are aquatic insects with algae-feeding larvae and air-storing adults. Find identification keys, …
Haliplidae - University of New Hampshire
Haliplidae are insects that cling to submerged vegetation and crawl along the bottom of streams or ponds. They have expanded hind coxal plates, long swimming hairs, and varied diets …
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Haliplidae are aquatic beetles with enlarged hind coxal plates and swimming hairs. They feed on algae, worms, and crustaceans, and have a complex life cycle with larvae and adults crawling …
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Crawling Water Beetles - iNaturalist
Learn about the Haliplidae, a family of water beetles who swim using their legs and crawl on aquatic plants. Find out their distribution, ecology, description, and conservation status in Southern California.
Crawling Water Beetles (Family Haliplidae) - iNaturalist
Learn about the Haliplidae, a family of water beetles who swim with their legs and crawl on land. See photos, distribution, seasonality and taxonomy of these insects on iNaturalist.
Genera of Haliplidae - Tree of Life Web Project
Haliplidae are a small family of water dwelling beetles with enlarged hind coxal plates and algae-sucking larvae. They belong to the suborder Adephaga and contain five genera and 238 …
The Haliplidae are a family of small, aquatic beetles placed by systematists close to the Dytiscidae and probably representing a transi tion group between the Carabidae and the …
A comprehensive review of the crawling water beetles (Haliplidae) in Colorado, with descriptions, distributions, and keys for 16 species. Learn about their distinctive features, habitats, diets, …
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