Cybister fimbriolatus
(Say, 1825)
giant diving beetle, fringed diving beetle
Cybister fimbriolatus is a large predaceous diving beetle native to North America and the Neotropics. are active primarily in summer and inhabit ponds and ditches where they hunt other aquatic arthropods. Males possess expanded, modified front legs used to grasp females during mating. The exhibits both and occasional daytime activity patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cybister fimbriolatus: /sɪˈbɪstər fɪmˌbriːoʊˈleɪtəs/
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Habitat
Ponds and ditches with standing water.
Distribution
North America and the Neotropics (Middle America).
Seasonality
Active primarily in summer.
Diet
Predatory; feeds on other aquatic arthropods. Specific prey capture and handling have been documented, with using forelegs to grasp prey while stabilizing with mid and hind legs during feeding.
Behavior
Primarily , though sometimes active during the day. Males have expanded front feet adapted for grasping females during mating. exhibit ; flight patterns have been specifically studied in the nominate .
Ecological Role
in aquatic .