What the heck is this???? - Ranatra fusca

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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

Contributed by Steven Price on 1 July, 2008 - 6:40am
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

You can pick them up by the "

You can pick them up by the "tail" (actually a breathing tube) and you will be fine. I do it all the time. They are not aggressive but if provoked, they will bite.

… bulrush, 1 July, 2008 - 2:49pm

Water Scorpion

This lovely fellow is a water scorpion. Ranatra sp. They do have an unpleasant bite.

… Jerrod Johnson, 1 July, 2008 - 9:34am

Cool

Thank you. I knew there was a reason I didn't grab him ;-)

… Steven Price, 1 July, 2008 - 10:19am

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