The Dytiscidae, from the Ancient Greek word δυτικός (dutikós), meaning "able to dive", are the predaceous diving beetles, a family of water beetles. They occur in virtually any freshwater …

Nov 19, 2022 · Diving beetles, or predacious diving beetles, are a family of water beetles that earn their name due to their ability to dive underwater. Scientifically known as Dytiscidae, this …

Predaceous diving beetle, (family Dytiscidae), any of more than 4,000 species of carnivorous, aquatic beetles (insect order Coleoptera) that prey on organisms ranging from other insects to …

Apr 12, 2021 · Diving beetles, also commonly known as predaceous diving beetles, are a diverse group of aquatic beetles that make up the family Dysticidae, which literally means “able to …

Sep 16, 2025 · Both adults and larvae are voracious hunters, feeding on insects, tadpoles, and even small fish. This guide explores 15 types of diving beetles, highlighting their identification, …

The Great Diving Beetle, scientifically known as Dytiscus marginalis, is a remarkable and imposing insect that dominates the ponds and slow-moving waterways it calls home.

Aug 7, 2025 · A video by the Smithsonian Channel shows these beetles diving underwater to hunt. Read below to learn more about the great diving beetle and how it can stay underwater …

Aug 19, 2025 · Predaceous Diving Beetles (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) of the Nearctic Region, with emphasis on the fauna of Canada and Alaska D.J. Larson, Y. Alarie, and R.E. Roughley. 2001.

Feb 26, 2019 · Aquatic beetles in the beetle family Dytiscidae are known as predaceous diving beetles. Appropriately named, the beetles have many specialized traits that allow them to live …

Feb 8, 2021 · Know about the great diving beetle and their identification. Get details about their life cycle, what they eat, male-female difference, habitat, lifespan and predator.