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Backswimmer - Notonecta sp. - Notonecta
Copyright © 2007 Michel Kleinbaum

Backswimmer - Notonecta sp. - Notonecta
Ankeny NWR, Marion County, Oregon, USA
October 22, 2007
Size: 20mm +/-
this beetle landed on my windshield then slid down on the wipers as I pulled out of parking. Just had time for a couple of pics before it flew

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Contributed by Michel Kleinbaum on 23 October, 2007 - 4:52pm
Last updated 9 December, 2008 - 8:25pm

Moved
Moved from Backswimmers.
… Beatriz Moisset, 9 December, 2008 - 8:25pm login or register to post comments

I vaguely recall posts of large water bugs out of the water
Recall falls short of finding a name, however. Note those swimmer's legs!
… Ron Hemberger, 23 October, 2007 - 5:18pm login or register to post comments

 
backswimmer
Boy! Was I off. Thank you
Michel Kleinbaum
… Michel Kleinbaum, 24 October, 2007 - 10:56am login or register to post comments

 
Backswimmer.
This is an adult backswimmer in the genus Notonecta. Aquatic insects that can fly often mistake reflective objects (like automobiles) for water. Ouch!
… Eric R. Eaton, 23 October, 2007 - 6:27pm login or register to post comments

 
backswimmer
thank you again.
Michel Kleinbaum
… Michel Kleinbaum, 24 October, 2007 - 10:58am login or register to post comments

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