Ilybius quadriguttatus
Ilybius quadriguttatus
Description
Length around 12 mm. A large, dark diving beetle very similar to other members of the Ilybius family.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Freshwater ponds and other still or slow flowing, well vegetated water bodies, although it flies well and can be attracted to light.
When to see it
All year round but best from April to September.
Life History
Carnivorous at both the adult and larva life stages.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in England and Wales. There seem to be fewer records from Scotland.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
22 August 2017
speimen examined
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