Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have named a newly discovered aquatic beetle species, Amphiops hyderabadi, after Hyderabad, India. This tiny beetle, found in a seasonal pond, is part of a group known as aquatic scavenger beetles. Alongside it, two other species were identified: Amphiops kinnerasani from Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in Telangana and Amphiops sandi from Sandi Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh. These discoveries have increased the known species of the genus Amphiops in India from three to six. Detailed morphological analysis and DNA barcoding confirmed their distinctiveness, with genetic divergence indicating separate evolutionary lineages. The habitats where these beetles were found are vital to their survival and highlight the ecological richness of India's freshwater environments. Researchers stress the importance of conserving these ecosystems, which are threatened by urbanization and pollution. Dr. Driti Banerjee, director of ZSI, noted that further surveys may uncover even more undiscovered aquatic species in India.