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What the heck is this???? - Ranatra fusca
Copyright © 2008 Steven Price

What the heck is this???? - Ranatra fusca
Devens, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
June 30, 2008
Size: almost 4 inches
This photo is the same photo as previous with the contrast enhanced. See remarks in previous photos.

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What the heck is this???? - Ranatra fusca What the heck is this???? - Ranatra fusca
Contributed by Steven Price on 1 July, 2008 - 6:39am
Last updated 26 March, 2009 - 3:55pm

Moved
Moved from Ranatra.
… v belov, 26 March, 2009 - 3:55pm

Moved
Moved from True Bugs.
… john and jane balaban, 25 July, 2008 - 10:20am

Ranatra -- a water bug
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… v belov, 1 July, 2008 - 7:25am

 
Awesome!
Thanks!
… Steven Price, 1 July, 2008 - 8:39am

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