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Unknown water bug - Ranatra
Copyright © 2009 Lee R.

Unknown water bug - Ranatra
Cass County, Texas, USA
May 27, 2009
Size: 2"
I noticed this insect swimming just below the surface of the water. I cannot identify it. I am also curious about the red "eggs" that seem to be attached.

Lee R.
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Contributed by Lee R. on 27 May, 2009 - 9:43pm
Last updated 8 June, 2009 - 11:19pm

Moved
Moved from Waterscorpions.
… john and jane balaban, 8 June, 2009 - 11:19pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from True Bugs.
… john and jane balaban, 8 June, 2009 - 12:15pm login or register to post comments

Maybe
Ranatra and maybe mites?
… John R. Maxwell, 27 May, 2009 - 9:47pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
for the identification. I believe you are correct on both counts as well.

Lee
… Lee R., 28 May, 2009 - 11:11pm login or register to post comments

 
seconded, on both counts
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… v belov, 27 May, 2009 - 10:30pm login or register to post comments

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