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Backswimmer

Notonecta sp.

Habitat:

Swimmingpool

1 Species ID Suggestions

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 11 years ago
Backswimmer
Notonecta sp. Genus Notonecta - BugGuide.Net


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Good to know. Being more careful next time! Thanx

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 11 years ago

Just to be aware, they are capable of inflicting a painful bite, though I suspect they would only do so if handled.

That explanes. Funny little guy

Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Jul 17, 2012
Submitted on Jul 17, 2012

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