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Name of water bug?

Posted by catherinet z5 (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 7, 10 at 14:53

I couldn't find a pic of this anywhere, but I have lots of them in one of my stocktank ponds. They are black and about 1/3-1/2" long with little fins. They look like little submarines with fins. Anyone know anything about them?
Thanks.


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RE: Name of water bug?

I believe you are describing a Water Boatman.


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RE: Name of water bug?

  • Posted by horton 6 b Ontario. (My Page) on
    Wed, Jul 7, 10 at 19:20

Cath, frogman4 is probably correct with Water Boatman.
"Horton"

Here is a link that might be useful: Water Boatman facts


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RE: Name of water bug?

Sounds like Boatmen to me too. They are one of my favorite bugs. Thanks for the link Horton, its a good one!
Anne


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RE: Name of water bug?

Thanks everyone!
They are pretty interesting bugs!


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