In nature, plants may be covered by water for quite a long period of time, especially after heavy rain. However, the ability of terrestrial insects to walk on smooth surfaces under water has not been previously demonstrated. Earlier studies have demonstrated that beetle pads adhere well to dry substrates. Beetle adhesive setae are supplemented with a liquid secretion that is responsible for generating capillary forces on various surfaces. These structures were previously studied by scanning and transmission electron microscopy, and their adhesive forces were measured using force transducers. This ability is attributed to the presence of specialized adhesive setae on their tarsi. Some beetle species can walk freely on flat vertical surfaces such as smooth plant leaves. Inspired by this idea, we designed an artificial silicone polymer structure with underwater adhesive properties. Additional capillary forces are generated by the pad's liquid bridges between the foot and the substrate. Bubbles in contact with the hydrophobic substrate de-wetted the substrate and produced capillary adhesion. Oil-covered hairy pads had a pinning effect, retaining the air bubbles on their feet. Beetle adhesion to hydrophilic surfaces under water was lower than that in air, whereas adhesion to hydrophobic surfaces under water was comparable to that in air. However, our observations showed that these beetles may use air bubbles trapped between their adhesive setae to walk on flooded, inclined substrata or even under water. In general, capillary forces do not contribute to adhesion under water. In air, adhesion is produced by capillary forces between the fluid-covered setae and the substrate. These beetles have adhesive setae on their feet that produce a secretory fluid having a crucial role in adhesion on land. Weddings, woodworking projects, and other DIY arts and crafts.For the first time, we report the remarkable ability of the terrestrial leaf beetle Gastrophysa viridula to walk on solid substrates under water. Scrapbooking, sign making, string art (nail art), teachers, wall art,
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