尖突水龟甲 Acuminate Water Beetle
Hydrophilus acuminatus · Coleoptera · 水龟甲科 · IUCN: LC
The Acuminate Water Beetle (Hydrophilus acuminatus) is a remarkable beetle distinguished by its oval, convex body with a pointed abdomen and clubbed antennae. This species inhabits stagnant ponds, rice paddies, and marshy wetlands, where it is a surface swimmer that scavenges decaying plant and animal matter. As a member of the Hydrophilidae (水龟甲科), it represents an important component of its ecosystem, contributing to the intricate web of interactions that sustain biodiversity in its native range.
- 体长 Size
- 20-50 mm
- 分布 Distribution
- China
- 生境 Habitat
- Forest
- 活跃季节 Season
- May - Sep
- 保护级别 Conservation
- LC
- 中国特有 Endemic
- 否 No