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Water Bug. - Ochterus banksi
Copyright © 2014 Lisa I.

Water Bug. - Ochterus banksi
Deane, Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
June 6, 2014
Size: 4.5mm
On creek bank.

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Contributed by Lisa I. on 6 June, 2014 - 10:37pm
Last updated 24 December, 2021 - 11:28pm

Ochterus banksi Barber
Moved from Ochterus. ID'd from specimen, now a photo-voucher. Thanks Lisa.
… Brad Barnd, 24 December, 2021 - 11:28pm login or register to post comments

would it be appropriate to use the word 'adorable'?
… v belov, 6 June, 2014 - 11:31pm login or register to post comments

 
I think so!
it is very cute!
… Lisa I., 6 June, 2014 - 11:41pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Aquatic Bugs.

I'm envious! I'll dig out the literature later to see if I can get you a species ID.
… Brady Richards, 6 June, 2014 - 11:01pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
LOL, first one I have seen.
May have nymph too, not sure.
… Lisa I., 6 June, 2014 - 11:06pm login or register to post comments

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