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Waterscorpion - Ranatra
Copyright © 1995 john and jane balaban

Waterscorpion - Ranatra
Juniper Springs, Ocala NF, Marion County, Florida, USA
July 25, 1995
Along the edge of the Juniper Springs Run. The mite on the leg makes it look like it has eyeballs on its knees!
Contributed by john and jane balaban on 13 February, 2005 - 4:51pm

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