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Insects
Shiny beetle spinning in fast circles across the surface in groups.
Field facts
HabitatPond and stream surfaces
RangeStatewide
When to lookApril to October
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesWater striders, Diving beetles
Field note: Its divided eyes watch above and below the waterline at once.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Rafts break apart when disturbed; watch from the bank.
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