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Podura aquatica on duckweed? - Podura aquatica
Copyright © 2021 Harsi S. Parker

Podura aquatica on duckweed? - Podura aquatica
Vashon, King County, Washington, USA
January 8, 2021
In a small freshwater pond. Many observed on the surface of the water and on duckweed (as seen here) or other floating detritus from the surrounding vegetation/trees.
Contributed by Harsi S. Parker on 9 January, 2021 - 12:38am
Last updated 9 January, 2021 - 12:45pm

Moved
Moved from Poduromorpha.
… Harsi S. Parker, 9 January, 2021 - 12:45pm

Podura aquatica
Indeed.
… Frans Janssens, 9 January, 2021 - 12:18pm

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