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Velia caprai

Velia caprai

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Interesting species and a very impressive shot! You must have been very close to the water? Posted 3 years ago
    1. View RMFelix's profile
      RMFelix
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      Yes, very very close, although in a controlled environment. Posted 3 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Fantastic find, Rui! Posted 3 years ago
    1. View RMFelix's profile
      RMFelix
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      Thank you Christine! Posted 3 years ago

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The Capra's Water Cricket

"Velia caprai", known as the water cricket, is a species of aquatic bug found in Europe. It grows to a length of 8.5 mm and is stouter than pond skaters of the family Gerridae. It is distasteful to predatory fish, engages in kleptoparasitism, and can travel at twice its normal speed by spitting on the water surface.

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Similar species: True Bugs
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Uploaded Apr 28, 2022. Captured Apr 26, 2022 23:22.
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  • NIKON D610
  • f/2.0
  • 1/50s
  • ISO100
  • 55mm

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