Water boatman  (Notonecta glauca)

Facts

Also known as: Backswimmer
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderHemiptera
FamilyNotonectidae
GenusNotonecta (1)
SizeLength: 14-17 mm (2)
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Status

Widespread and often common (3).

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