Identification:   The Whirlgig beetle is greenish-black and flattened in shape. It possesses long forelegs and very short mid and hind legs.

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Movement:  This beetle is found Swimming in groups on surface of quiet backwaters.
 
 
 
 
 

Photo: Iedema

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Queensland Museum (1995) Wildlife of Greater Brisbane, Queensland Museum, Brisbane.

Common, I. and Waterhouse, D. (1981) Butterflies of Australia, Angus & Robertson, London.