[ID] Bug

Fauna · #1 (**permalink**) 17-05-2010, 08:20 PM

Excuse the poor image...is this a Shorebug.

Found on the banks of the river Shirowy, approx 4mm. Not sure if it hops or flies short distances of an average 5 inches a time. It also has a projection from the rear.

tristanba · #2 (**permalink**) 17-05-2010, 08:43 PM

Yes, probably Saldula saltatoria

Fauna · #3 (**permalink**) 18-05-2010, 04:02 PM

Cheers mate...

I will keep an eye out for these in the future. I will also try to get a more decent shot of them to

Acutipuerilis · #4 (**permalink**) 18-05-2010, 09:02 PM

Getting a decent shot of these is not easy, as you've already found out... Put them in a box to stop them getting away, and it's nigh on impossible! So good luck!

Fauna · #5 (**permalink**) 18-05-2010, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acutipuerilis

Getting a decent shot of these is not easy, as you've already found out... Put them in a box to stop them getting away, and it's nigh on impossible! So good luck!

Lol you're telling me, they are certainly fidgety little blighters....thanks for the tip