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Notonecta undulata
backswimmers propel themselves upside down. they can pause at any depth by controlling their bouyancy. if necessary, air trapped in fringed abdominal pockets enables them to remain submerged for 6 hours.
ponds
I think the light colored individuals are nymphs of the adults. I spotted a lot of these backswimmers in the small pond in front of the Floral Showhouse along the parkway. I brought a few home to photograph. I had them in a plate of shallow water and was very surprised when after a few photos they just flew away. They sometimes fly to other suitable habitats.
Spotted on Sep 9, 2011
Submitted on Sep 10, 2011
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