Dytiscus preying on Lissotriton (2021)

[@djwildlifeclips9779]

Was it really an imago of Dytiscus marginalis? The missing dorsal yellow stripes hint at another species of Dytiscus.

[@JulioEiroa]

The marginal yellow stripes are clearly visible in the video. The species has been verified by a scientific entomologist. All the best.

[@djwildlifeclips9779]

@@JulioEiroa Then it is a different coloration pattern than Dytiscus marginalis here in Northern Germany.

[@nosferatuzona9675]

@@djwildlifeclips9779 I have one, it doesn't have that yellow line above the head. I'm still looking for what it is.

[@djwildlifeclips9779]

How did the predation events end in both cases?

[@JulioEiroa]

In both cases, the prey was able to free itself from predator. But most likely the manipulation for photography and video helped this happen. Thank you for commenting. Best regards.

[@djwildlifeclips9779]

@@JulioEiroa Interesting, thanks! I am very much interested in the (feeding) ecoloy of predaceous diving beetles (Dytiscidae) and giant water bugs (Belostomatidae).

[@xoeleiroaa]

Que buen contenido e

[@SGANDALF_IZVRATENIYAT420]

thank you