探検昆虫

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!

生息地: Wetlands

外見

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.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaHemipteraNotonectidaeNotonecta
Eurasian Greater Water Boatman
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Eurasian Greater Water Boatman

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

2/5 · 低い

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

Underwater Air Tanker

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

能力

Amphibious Flyer

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

能力

Powerful Paddles

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

サイズと詳細

翼開長
25-30 mm
サイズ
13-16 mm
寿命
250-365 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

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

主な食物

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

採餌方法

  • Ambush

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

2/5 · 低い

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

よくある質問

Eurasian Greater Water Boatmanの翼開長は何ですか?

25-30 mm

Eurasian Greater Water Boatmanのサイズは何ですか?

13-16 mm

Eurasian Greater Water Boatmanの寿命は何ですか?

250-365 日

Eurasian Greater Water Boatmanは何を食べますか?

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

Eurasian Greater Water Boatmanは通常どこに生息していますか?

Wetlands

Eurasian Greater Water Boatmanはどのように狩りをしますか?

Ambush

Eurasian Greater Water Boatmanの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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