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Aquatic - Ranatra
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Aquatic - Ranatra
Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
September 30, 2008
Size: ~50 mm
This guy is a natural Tai Chi master.

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Contributed by Catfish on 30 September, 2008 - 3:51pm
Last updated 1 October, 2008 - 9:35pm

Water scorpion nymph.
This is a nymph of a water scorpion in the genus Ranatra. Outstanding images as usual.
… Eric R. Eaton, 30 September, 2008 - 4:06pm

 
Ah, a water scorpion nymph. T
Ah, a water scorpion nymph. Thanks for the ID. (I considered trying to look this guy up, but I'm lazy so I thought I'd just leave it to the experts.)

Best wishes, Catfish
… Catfish, 30 September, 2008 - 4:26pm

 
Awesome
Hope all is well my friend. This is beautiful
… Kathleen Chute, 15 September, 2009 - 7:10pm

 
Thanks
Thanks, K -- watching that bug move under water was an amazing thing to see.

Best wishes, Cat
… Catfish, 15 September, 2009 - 7:15pm

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