Charles suggests we do the whirligig – one of over 350,000 species of beetles. Find out about the amazing characteristics of this amazing beetle.
Check out Charles’ nature blog at Gulo in Nature.
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Our sources for this episode include:
- Whirligig Beetle Facts and Information Guide 2023
- Whirligig Beetles are Skimmers
- Whirligig Beetles Missouri Department of Conservation
- Experimental Studies and Dynamics Modeling Analysis of the Swimming and Diving of Whirligig Beetles (Coleoptera: Gyrinidae)
Great timing for this episode, as I encountered my first-ever whirligigs this weekend, while hiking along the Linville River in western NC.
Very interesting and informative episode–thanks!