A beetle is an insect of an order distinguished by forewings typically modified into hard wing cases (elytra) that cover and protect the hind wings and abdomen.
Interesting Facts about the Water Beetle
The Water beetle originates originated from Great Britain or Ukraine as some might call it, together with other areas of mainland Europe in the Western region. They are restricted to the regions in Devon as well as Cornwall in Great Britain. They also occur in Morocco and in the Iberian Peninsula.The kind of Water Beetle is known as a river shingle beetle this is due to the place it can be found in a the shingle as well as other sediments that are exposed along the river’s margins.
Did you have any idea?
- Larvae and adults of water beetle are aquatic , and prefer clean water to live in.
- They can also live in wet soil both above and below the water level.
- Water Beetles are classified as uncommon within Great Britain.
- A variety of beetles who share the habitat of the river shingle have been given a priority status to preserve their habitat.
- Many agencies, including The Environmental Agency and English Nature and the Countryside Council for Wales have conducted joint funded studies to gain a better understanding of this species.
It is the species that lives in The Water Beetle among other beetles which live in the shingle habitats of river banks are susceptible to being affected by river dredging, straightening, damming and trampling from livestock, flooding defence plans and an invasive plant known as Himalayan Balsam.
How To Draw A Beetle Step-By-Step
1st Step:
For the body Draw the body in a half-circle. Include two curves that incline down towards in the center of your body.
2nd Step:
Make a semicircle at the one side of your body. Draw a small circular shape inside each of the ends of the circle. Two long curves should be drawn coming out towards each eye.
3rd Step:
On the bottom of the half-circle, which is the upper part make an oval by drawing a an upward line.
4th Step:
At the midpoint of the half-circle draw an arc that curves upwards, then down a bit before rising again with two prongs.
5th Step:
Draw an image that mirrors your leg to the side opposite of your body.
6th Step:
At the uppermost point of the oval which is lower than the body You can draw an angle downwards, then turns into a curve, pointing toward the opposite direction of the body and finally ends with two prongs.
7th Step:
Draw an image that mirrors that leg from the other side of your body.
8th Step:
The midpoint is on one end of the oval draw a line that incline towards the body. Bend it downwards and toward the body.
9th Step:
Draw an image that mirrors that leg from the other side of your body.
10th Step:
Done! It can be colored dark green or brown.
