Hyphydrus ovatus
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| Hyphydrus ovatus. Museum specimen | |
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| Species: | H. ovatus
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| Hyphydrus ovatus (Linnaeus, 1761)
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Hyphydrus ovatus is a species of diving beetles in the family Dytiscidae.[1][2]
Description[edit]
Hyphydrus ovatus can reach a length of 4.5–5 millimetres (0.18–0.20 in). The body is rust-red, sometimes with indistinct spots. Males have brilliant colors, and the females matt.
Distribution[edit]
This species is present in most of Europe, in the East Palearctic ecozone and in the Near East.[3]
Gallery[edit]
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Illustration of Hyphydrus ovatus from Calwer's Käferbuch, Table 8
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References[edit]
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