And They Swim Like Whales
Groundbreaking research from Cornell University reveals that whirligig beetles use the same swimming technique as whales, dolphins, and sea lions - making them "by far the smallest organism to use lift-based thrust for swimming." High-speed cameras show these tiny insects rotate their legs like ship propellers.
Chinese scientists publish the most comprehensive guide to aquatic beetles ever created, featuring 662 species with over 1,530 photographs and the world's first tactile cover that lets readers feel a beetle's surface texture.
Scientists discover a "giant among dwarfs" - a new species that towers over its relatives at a massive 2 millimeters. Meet Protozantaena gigantea from New Zealand's moss pools.
Copelatus mkambati, found nowhere else on Earth, helped convince the Ramsar Convention to designate Mkambati Nature Reserve as a Wetland of International Importance.
A tiny water beetle makes headlines by becoming the first of its kind to reach Fair Isle, Scotland's remotest inhabited island, likely carried by climate-driven winds.
Japanese researchers revolutionize behavioral study using 3D-printed traps and radar technology, proving diving beetles hunt primarily by smell rather than sight.
Swedish researcher proves water beetles are more attracted to red cars than actual water. His polarization research reveals why beetles mistake glossy red surfaces for ideal breeding pools.
Our comprehensive overview of achievements, research, and conservation impact
Our 2025 annual report represents a landmark year for ACCT, featuring groundbreaking research discoveries, successful habitat restoration projects, expanded species conservation programs, and significant growth in community engagement. This comprehensive report details our scientific achievements, conservation milestones, educational outreach impact, and strategic plans for advancing aquatic beetle conservation across the UK and beyond.