Hyphydrus ovatus
# Hyphydrus ovatus

Hyphydrus ovatus is a species of diving beetles in the family Dytiscidae.

## Description

Hyphydrus ovatus can reach a length of 4.5–5 millimetres (0.18–0.20 in). The body is rust-red, sometimes with indistinct spots. Males have brilliant colors, and the females matt.

## Distribution

This species is present in most of Europe, in the East Palearctic ecozone and in the Near East.

## Gallery

* Hyphydrus ovatus
* Illustration of Hyphydrus ovatus from Calwer's Käferbuch, Table 8
