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Whirligig Beetles (Gyrinus substriatus) These tiny little beetles, whom we may not notice, save for the fact they like to swim in sometimes large groups on the water&#039;s surface, are in fact quite remarkable in complexity and physical attributes.<br /> <br /> Read about a few of these here: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/T2DeNcnOxdI?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Geotagged,Gyrinus substriatus,Spring,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Whirligig Beetles (Gyrinus substriatus)

These tiny little beetles, whom we may not notice, save for the fact they like to swim in sometimes large groups on the water's surface, are in fact quite remarkable in complexity and physical attributes.

Read about a few of these here:

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    Christine Young
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    Awesome creatures and really fascinating information! Posted 2 months ago
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      Ferdy Christant
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      Same! Posted 2 months ago

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The Common Whirligig Beetle

''Gyrinus substriatus'' is a species of beetle native to Europe, the Near East, and North Africa. This is one of the most common species of whirligig beetle.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Philip Booker
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Uploaded Apr 6, 2022. Captured Mar 25, 2022 15:21 in V284+9R Lewes, UK.
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  • 180.69mm

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