Water Beetle

Just below the surface of the water you spot a beetle the size of a man, moving with lazy strokes, a glistening bubble of air clinging to its body and wings.

Combat
Giant water beetles are voracious predators. They prefer animal prey but will eat virtually anything they can. If confronted on land, a giant water beetle will seek to return to the water at the earliest available opportunity.

Description
The giant water beetle inhabits deep freshwater bodies (and so is extremely rare on Athas). They are slowmoving on land but can reach startling speeds if motivated to action while in the water. They hunt with their keen scent and sensitivity to vibrations and trap air bubbles beneath their wings in order to remain beneath the water for longer.