[Nome-announce] Beetle ID info

[Earl & Lisa Merchant]

If anyone was curious about the beetle here is the info I received from
Kathi Tweet. And Mike Sloan
 
Mike Sloan  wrote
It looks like a giant water beetle of the order, Dytiscus.  They are found
in Alaska and Canada and get up to 40mm (1 5/8") long.  


 
> It looks to be one of
> our beneficials, the predacious diving beetle, family Dytiscus.
> There are 94 species known to be in Alaska.  These are one of my favorite
> insects, good predators of mosquito larvae and other creatures.
> Thanks for the pictures, if you have any more questions I can help with
> let me know.
> Sincerely,
> Janice Chumley
>
>
> Ag/Hort Program
> UAF-Cooperative Extension Service
> Kenai Peninsula District
> 43961 K-Beach Rd. Suite A
> Soldotna, AK 99669
> 907-262-5824
> rnjic at uaf.edu
> www.alaskapestmanagement.com
>