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Eurasian Greater Water Boatman

Notonecta glauca

The Eurasian Greater Water Boatman is a fun little bug that loves to swim in ponds and lakes. It has a special shape that helps it glide smoothly on the water's surface, making it look like it's dancing!

Lebensraum: Wetlands

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The Eurasian Greater Water Boatman is a medium-sized insect with a boat-shaped body, dark brown on its back and yellowish underneath. It is distinctly different from similar insects as it usually swims upside down, exposing its lighter underside. Its long hind legs resemble oars.

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Eurasian Greater Water Boatman
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Eurasian Greater Water Boatman

Kategorie

Insekten

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Often called 'water wasps' because their bite feels like a sting if you try to catch them!

They sing to each other by rubbing their front legs across their heads, like playing a tiny violin!

This clever bug uses tiny hairs on its legs to 'taste' the water for prey!

Unlike most insects, they swim upside down to watch for insects falling into the water!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Underwater Air Tanker

This insect carries an air bubble under its wings, acting like a portable oxygen tank to breathe underwater for extended periods.

Fähigkeit

Amphibious Flyer

It can take flight from water to find new ponds or escape danger, using its strong wings for aerial travel.

Fähigkeit

Powerful Paddles

Its long, oar-like hind legs are fringed with hairs, creating strong strokes that propel it quickly through the water.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
25-30 mm
Größe
13-16 mm
Lebenserwartung
250-365 Tage
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

This fierce water insect ambushes tiny creatures like tadpoles and small fish!

Hauptnahrung

  • insect larvae
  • small fish
  • tadpoles
  • other aquatic insects
  • water fleas

Nahrungssuche

  • Ambush

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

hunts

Common House Mosquito

Culex pipiens

eats larval and pupal stages in water.

hunts

Water Flea

Daphnia pulex

preys on these small crustaceans in aquatic environments.

eaten by

European Perch

Perca fluviatilis

a common prey item for various fish species.

eaten by

Mallard Duck

Anas platyrhynchos

part of the diet for dabbling ducks and other water birds.

eaten by

Common Frog

Rana temporaria

adult frogs will prey on water boatmen.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Always watch where you step near water. Some bugs can bite, but most are friendly!

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Eurasian Greater Water Boatman?

25-30 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von Eurasian Greater Water Boatman?

13-16 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Eurasian Greater Water Boatman?

250-365 Tage

Was frisst Eurasian Greater Water Boatman?

This fierce water insect ambushes tiny creatures like tadpoles and small fish!

Wo findet man Eurasian Greater Water Boatman normalerweise?

Wetlands

Wie jagt Eurasian Greater Water Boatman?

Ambush

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Eurasian Greater Water Boatman?

6

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