Whirligig beetles put on a natural display in the pools of Dartmoor
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Whirligig beetles put on a natural display in the pools of Dartmoor

29 Apr 2026 · Originally published 29 Apr 2026 8/10 Original headline: Country diary: The simple pleasure of watching beetles doing a barn dance | Charlie Elder
Springtime on the western edge of Dartmoor has seen local pools come alive with the mesmerizing movements of whirligig beetles. These small aquatic insects are delighting walkers with their unique 'barn dance' as they spin and slalom across the water's surface.
Source: Guardian Env Devon
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