Essential Water Beetle Publications

Comprehensive identification guides and research publications for aquatic Coleoptera

Atlas of Hydrophiloid Beetles

Atlas of Hydrophiloid Beetles

Comprehensive atlas covering the hydrophiloid beetle families with detailed identification keys and distribution maps.

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Predaceous Water Beetles Atlas

Predaceous Water Beetles Atlas

Detailed atlas of predaceous water beetles with identification keys, ecological notes, and comprehensive distribution data.

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Water Beetles - Smaller Families Atlas

Water Beetles - Smaller Families

Specialised guide to the smaller families of aquatic Coleoptera, covering lesser-known but ecologically important groups.

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Recent Research & Technical Publications

Key research papers, reports, and technical publications on aquatic Coleoptera

Open Access Publications

A review of the scarce and threatened Coleoptera of Great Britain. Part 3: water beetles

Foster, G.N. (2010)

Species Status Review covering water beetles in the JNCC assessment series.

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Atlas of the Hydrophiloid Beetles of Britain and Ireland

Foster, G.N., Bilton, D.T., Hammond, M. & Nelson, B.H. (2018)

Comprehensive illustrated atlas with distribution maps and identification keys.

Atlas of the Predaceous Water Beetles (Hydradephaga) of Britain and Ireland

Foster, G.N., Bilton, D.T. & Nelson, B.H. (2016)

Detailed atlas covering predaceous water beetle families with ecological notes.

Keys to adults of the water beetles of Britain and Ireland

Foster, G.N., Bilton, D.T. & Friday, L.E. (2014)

Essential identification keys for British and Irish water beetles - Parts 1 & 2.

Field Studies Council

The effect of geographical scale of sampling on DNA barcoding

Bergsten et al. (2012)

Systematic Biology 61(5): 851-869. Open Access research on DNA barcoding methodology.

Oxford Academic

Translocating the oxbow diving beetle (Hydroporus rufifrons) in England

Foster, G.N. (2013)

Interim report on translocation efforts for this endangered species.

Freshwater Habitats Trust

Journal Publications

These publications may require institutional access or can be requested from authors.

Ochthebius poweri Rye in Britain and Ireland

Bilton, D.T., Bratton, J.H., McCormack, S. & Foster, G.N. (2009)

Research on the spindrift beetle distribution and status.

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Some additional records of Hydroporus rufifrons in England and Scotland

Foster, G.N. (2010)

The Coleopterist 19: Updated distribution records for this priority species.

The Coleopterist subscription

The Ochthebius viridis complex in Britain and Ireland

Foster, G.N. (2009)

The Coleopterist 18: Taxonomic review of the Hydraenidae complex.

The Coleopterist subscription

Historical & Archive Publications

Latissimus Newsletter Archives

Various issues (1995-present)

The Balfour-Browne Club newsletter containing research updates, species records, and field notes.

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David Sharp Bibliography and Catalogue

Fery, H. (2013)

Skärvnöpparn Supplement: Comprehensive bibliography of Sharp's insect nomenclature work.