Haliplus
A large genus of small but colourful water beetles. The commonest species is H. ruficollis but this is particularly difficult to identify with confidence requiring examination of the male aedeagus. A few species can be identified from external details but require close examination under a microscope.
Freshwater habitats.
Very common.
Common.
David Nicholls
Ellis Meadows
31 August 2018
David Nicholls
Grantham Canal, Barkestone
22 April 2021
David Nicholls
Grantham Canal, Barkestone
22 April 2021
David Nicholls
Glenfield, Optimus Point NA
07 March 2025
David Nicholls
Grantham Canal, Barkestone
22 April 2021
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Beetles
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- Records on NatureSpot:
- 6
- First record:
- 31/08/2018 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 24/01/2026 (Nicholls, David)
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