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View of Giant black water beetle (Hydrophilus triangularis) from the upper surface (dorsal view). #358821317
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Giant black water beetle (Hydrophilus triangularis) is a large aquatic-dwelling beetle. Commonly seen across the continental US it needs fresh water to reproduce, and prefer to dwell in large, deep ponds. They scavenge on decaying plant material and detritus in fresh bodies of water. In addition to scavenging plant material, adults also prey on smaller aquatic insects, small fish, and snails. These beetles have a characteristic all black or brown-black elongated and narrow body. It usually grows up to 40 mm.