Male great diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis),coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This aquatic beetle's long flattened hind legs are used to propel it through the water. The male has a smooth elytra (brown) and suckers on its front legs that it uses to grip the female during mating. The great diving beetle is a voracious predator,feeding on other insects,tadpoles and fish | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
Taille de l’image : | 3500 px × 2536 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |