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Notonecta irrorata
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Copyright © 2014
Bruce A Rogers
Bug on car windshield -
Notonecta irrorata
Limerick , Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Size: 1/2 to 3/4 inches
Hind legs looked more like flippers. But car was far from any body of water.
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Contributed by
Bruce A Rogers
on 19 October, 2014 - 7:10pm
Last updated 13 November, 2014 - 4:30pm
sighting date missing; pls add
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v belov
, 13 November, 2014 - 4:30pm
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Moved tentatively
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Having looked around a bit more, it seems that this one must belong here. However, expert confirmation would be appreciated.
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 19 October, 2014 - 7:18pm
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Notonecta irrorata
Yep
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Brady Richards
, 20 October, 2014 - 2:44pm
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Backswimmer
Maybe something close to this one:
They're aquatic bugs, but they also fly quite well.
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 19 October, 2014 - 7:15pm
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