Megadytes glaucus

Megadytes glaucus is a species of beetles of the family Dytiscidae.

Description
Megadytes glaucus can reach a length of about 30 mm. The basic color of the body is dark shiny. These beetles have oval, flattened streamlined bodies adapted for aquatic life. As they live in water, they have to surface for air and carry a bubble of air under their elytra. The hindlegs are adapted for propelling this insect in the water.

Distribution
This species can be found in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile.