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Water scavenger beetle - Hydrophilus albipes A rather large beetle approximately 30 mm, attracted to UV light. I did lighten the image a bit to see more details in the subject. Australia,Geotagged,Hydrophilus albipes,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Water scavenger beetle - Hydrophilus albipes

A rather large beetle approximately 30 mm, attracted to UV light. I did lighten the image a bit to see more details in the subject.

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Hydrophilus albipes is a water scavenger beetle in the Hydrophilus genus.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ernst

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Uploaded Aug 16, 2025. Captured Aug 12, 2025 12:59 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/32s
  • ISO400
  • 70mm