Look what I found yesterday when we were fishing for gambusia (so we could rehome them). A mottled diving beetle (Thermonectus nigrofasciatus)! So cool. This morning we rehomed the gambusia and my diving beetle. I have no clue how this beetle found our stock tank pond, but I have an inquiry out and hope to solve that mystery. But apparently, diving beetles can fly long distances in search of new places to live.
Oh, be sure and check out my video below. These beetles come up for air, then dive back down and release used air (I think) from their bottom end. Watch for the two bubbles from my beetle's butt.
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