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27(26). Metacoxae (Mc) not extending laterally to meet elytra (E), so that junction of metepimeron (Me) and first ventrite (V1) is usually visible; antennae (A) largely pubescent; dorsal surfaces with well-developed, erect, sensory setae (S) at fixed positions; fore tibia (T) notched, forming antenna cleaner (AC)

Note: Adults are semi-aquatic.

Distribution: all states

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Carabidae 

Carabidae 

metacoxae not extending to elytra
junction of metepimeron and ventrite 1 visible

Carabidae 

antennae pubescent
erect sensory setae present

Carabidae 

fore tibia notched

-Metacoxae (Mc) extending laterally to meet elytra (E), so that junction of metepimera (Me)and 1st ventrite (V1) is not visible (FG=femur groove); antennae (A) entirely OR almost entirely glabrous; dorsal surfaces rarely with erect, fixed sensory setae; fore tibia (T) without antenna notch
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Gyrinidae 

metacoxae extending to elytra
junction of metepimera and ventrite 1 not visible

Dytiscidae 

metacoxae extending to elytra
junction of metepimera and ventrite 1 not visible

Halipidae 

antennae glabrous

Gyrinidae 

antennae glabrous

Gyrinidae 

sensory setae absent

Haliplidae 

tibia without antenna notch