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Water Bug
Copyright © 2006 Chuck Entz

Water Bug
Sycamore Cyn Campground, Pt Mugu State Park, Venyura County, California, USA
June 29, 2006
Size: 1/4 inch
Same sample, different individual as
Contributed by Chuck Entz on 15 July, 2006 - 6:24pm
Last updated 11 January, 2007 - 11:57pm

Water Bug
I think it may be a water boatman. I don't know how many different kinds of these there are, but that may give you a start.
… Callen Harty, 15 July, 2006 - 8:07pm

 
Thanks!
Moved to family page
… Chuck Entz, 16 July, 2006 - 10:11am

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