Beetle larva - Possibly in the family Hydrophilidae, Water Scavenger Beetles photo

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15-Jul-2017	Christine Hanrahan

Beetle larva - Possibly in the family Hydrophilidae, Water Scavenger Beetles

Larose Forest

This beetle larva was found among moths and other insects attracted to insect lights one night. The larvae of the Water Scavenger Beetles are often predatory.

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Raymond Ma		23-Feb-2023 23:22
I would be a bit put back if I saw this fellow with its pinchers. v

Helen Betts		23-Feb-2023 22:20
Great find and shot, but it looks pretty vicious to me! V.

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