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19-09-2009, 12:36 PM
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I found this insect in the garden just now, clumsily making its way through the grass before flying a very short distance to crash land in the grass again. It's wings were tightly folded when it crawled onto my hand, but they snapped out, as in the picture, just prior to it flying off. It wouldn't stay still for long.
Not seen one of these before, and have no idea what it is, so I thought I'd ask you WAB experts for a quick ID! 
Ellie |
19-09-2009, 12:54 PM
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some sort of Psyllid? |
19-09-2009, 01:00 PM
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It's one of the water-boatman type aquatic bugs. Notonecta sp (probably). |
19-09-2009, 01:11 PM
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Thanks for the quick replies.
Spot on - it definitely looks like Notonecta sp, as suggested. I just didn't know where to start with this one and didn't even consider an aquatic species (not being anywhere near water) - although with those legs it seems quite obvious now.
Great work guys.  |
19-09-2009, 06:08 PM
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Worth remembering that Notonecta can give you a rather sharp 'bite' (puncture with their stabbing mouthparts) when handled... |
20-09-2009, 11:09 AM
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Really? Yikes!! I didn't know that...  |
21-09-2009, 10:45 AM
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trust me to miss those obvious huge legs and the size  |
21-09-2009, 11:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by squishy  trust me to miss those obvious huge legs and the size | hehe yeah and trust me to pick it up... | | |
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