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Backswimmer - Notonecta
Copyright © 2015 Stephen Hart

Backswimmer - Notonecta
Olympic National Park, Clallam County, Washington, USA
July 16, 2015
Abundant in Pumpkinseed Lake, more like a pond, south of Obstruction Point. They were very actively diving.
Another individual:
Contributed by Stephen Hart on 24 July, 2015 - 5:06pm
Last updated 30 October, 2020 - 8:32am

Moved
Moved from Backswimmers.
… Matthew Pintar, 30 October, 2020 - 8:32am

Notonecta
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Likely another nymph. Can't really tell from this photo.
… Brady Richards, 24 July, 2015 - 11:57pm

Moved
Moved from Water Boatmen.
… v belov, 24 July, 2015 - 7:31pm

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