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Whirligig Beetles - Dinetus emarginatus The pale specks on the surface of the water are clusters of whirligig beetles!<br /> <br /> Whirligigs are awesome, here are some reasons why:<br /> -They are the only aquatic beetles that use surface tension for support. They move about on the surface of the water erratically<br /> <br /> -They will expel defensive secretions (which smell like apples) from the tips of their abdomens if disturbed. This secretion is also a water repellent, which lowers surface tension so the whirligigs can ride a wave of recoiling water molecules!<br /> <br /> -They carry an air bubble around with them on the tip of the abdomen, which they breathe in when they are underwater.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Woodland pond <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/113857/whirligig_beetles_-_dinetus_emarginatus.html" title="Whirligig Beetles - Dinetus emarginatus"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/113857_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=yDXAeSiZFRsPllyQowFNGP42hBU%3D" width="200" height="144" alt="Whirligig Beetles - Dinetus emarginatus The pale specks on the surface of the water are clusters of whirligig beetles!<br /> <br /> Whirligigs are awesome, here are some reasons why:<br /> -They are the only aquatic beetles that use surface tension for support. They move about on the surface of the water erratically<br /> <br /> -They will expel defensive secretions (which smell like apples) from the tips of their abdomens if disturbed. This secretion is also a water repellent, which lowers surface tension so the whirligigs can ride a wave of recoiling water molecules!<br /> <br /> -They carry an air bubble around with them on the tip of the abdomen, which they breathe in when they are underwater.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Woodland pond<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/113858/whirligig_beetles_-_dinetus_emarginatus.html Dineutus emarginatus,Geotagged,Summer,United States,beetles" /></a></figure> Dineutus,Dineutus emarginatus,Geotagged,Summer,United States,aquatic beetle,aquatic insects,beetles,whirligig beetle Click/tap to enlarge

Whirligig Beetles - Dinetus emarginatus

The pale specks on the surface of the water are clusters of whirligig beetles!

Whirligigs are awesome, here are some reasons why:
-They are the only aquatic beetles that use surface tension for support. They move about on the surface of the water erratically

-They will expel defensive secretions (which smell like apples) from the tips of their abdomens if disturbed. This secretion is also a water repellent, which lowers surface tension so the whirligigs can ride a wave of recoiling water molecules!

-They carry an air bubble around with them on the tip of the abdomen, which they breathe in when they are underwater.

Habitat: Woodland pond

Whirligig Beetles - Dinetus emarginatus The pale specks on the surface of the water are clusters of whirligig beetles!<br /> <br /> Whirligigs are awesome, here are some reasons why:<br /> -They are the only aquatic beetles that use surface tension for support. They move about on the surface of the water erratically<br /> <br /> -They will expel defensive secretions (which smell like apples) from the tips of their abdomens if disturbed. This secretion is also a water repellent, which lowers surface tension so the whirligigs can ride a wave of recoiling water molecules!<br /> <br /> -They carry an air bubble around with them on the tip of the abdomen, which they breathe in when they are underwater.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Woodland pond<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/113858/whirligig_beetles_-_dinetus_emarginatus.html Dineutus emarginatus,Geotagged,Summer,United States,beetles

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The Dineutus emarginatus

''Dineutus emarginatus'' is a species of whirligig beetle in the family Gyrinidae. It is found in North America.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Apr 29, 2021. Captured Sep 13, 2020 09:57 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/128s
  • ISO250
  • 70mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.