Backswimmer - Family Notonectidae

These bugs swim upside-down, hence their common name. They can dive underwater by trapping air in their abdominal pockets. Thanks to this feature, they can remain submerged for up to 6 hours!

Habitat: Woodland pond

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William Bodine

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Nice perspective usually not seen Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks William! I collect invertebrates from ponds and photograph them in a small aquarium tank, set up specifically for that purpose. It's quite difficult to get the creatures in focus because they are constantly swimming and moving. If I can't get any decent shots, then I will put some of them under a digital scope to get a few photos. I release them when I'm finished. Posted 3 years ago

Ernst

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An amazing little bug. Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks Ernst, they are very cool :) Posted 3 years ago

RMFelix

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Beautiful nymph! Great shot! Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks! Posted 3 years ago

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By Christine Young

Uploaded Oct 30, 2021. Captured Nov 7, 2020 17:56 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.

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