minute marsh-loving beetle
Also known as: Limnichidae
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The "minute marsh-loving beetle" is a member of the family Limnichidae, which are small, downy insects found crawling on stream bottoms. These beetles are similar in appearance to long-toed water beetles. They are part of the larger order Coleoptera, which encompasses all beetles. Beetles are insects characterized by their hardened front wings, called elytra, which meet in a straight line down their backs. They have chewing mouthparts, variable antennae, and complete metamorphosis.12
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