Water scavenger beetle

Beetle in the family Hydrophilidae 5.5 mm long. Introduced to Québec. Lives on the tundra. Feeds on plants.

There are 4 observations of Water scavenger beetle in Québec, mostly in Chaudière-Appalaches, Laurentides and Capitale-Nationale, and it has been reported in 4 of the 17 regions.