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Milky Backswimmers

Notonecta

Milky Backswimmers are small water bugs that love to swim upside down! They have special legs that help them glide through the water, making them fun to watch.

生息地: Wetlands

外見

The Milky Backswimmers has an elongated, somewhat flattened body, typically pale yellow, greenish, or brownish. Its most distinguishing feature is its milky, frosted-looking back which is its underside when it swims. This pale coloration helps it blend in while swimming upside down.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaHemipteraNotonectidaeNotonecta
Milky Backswimmers
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Milky Backswimmers

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Milky Backswimmers can deliver a painful 'bite' if handled, earning them the nickname 'water bee'!

Their huge eyes let them see almost all around, making it hard for prey to hide!

They can often spend winter frozen solid in ice and then thaw out to live again!

To stay anchored underwater, they cleverly hook onto plants using tiny claws on their legs!

特殊能力

能力

Underwater Breather

Milky Backswimmers has a silvery air bubble attached to its underside that helps them breathe underwater like a tiny scuba tank.

能力

Upside-Down Swimmer

Milky Backswimmers can swim upside down because their strong hind legs propel them, helping them ambush prey from below.

能力

Powerful Paddler

Milky Backswimmers can paddle swiftly with their long, oar-like hind legs, allowing them to chase prey and escape danger quickly.

能力

Amphibious Flyer

Milky Backswimmers can take to the air using strong wings, helping them find new ponds if their current home dries up.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
20-40 mm
サイズ
10-20 mm
寿命
90-365 日
飛行速度
7 km/h
脚の数
6

食性と食事

These aquatic predators love to munch on other small creatures swimming in their watery homes!

主な食物

  • mosquito larvae
  • aquatic insects
  • small tadpoles
  • small fish

採餌方法

  • Ambush

生態系とのつながり

hunts

Common House Mosquito

Culex pipiens

Eats larvae and pupae.

hunts

Common Frog

Rana temporaria

Preys on tadpoles.

eaten by

European Perch

Perca fluviatilis

Eaten by fish.

eaten by

Mallard Duck

Anas platyrhynchos

Preyed upon by birds.

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

1/5 · 非常に低い

Be careful near water! Always stay close to an adult when exploring.

よくある質問

Milky Backswimmersの翼開長は何ですか?

20-40 mm

Milky Backswimmersのサイズは何ですか?

10-20 mm

Milky Backswimmersの寿命は何ですか?

90-365 日

Milky Backswimmersの飛行速度は何ですか?

7 km/h

Milky Backswimmersは何を食べますか?

These aquatic predators love to munch on other small creatures swimming in their watery homes!

Milky Backswimmersは通常どこに生息していますか?

Wetlands

Milky Backswimmersはどのように狩りをしますか?

Ambush

Milky Backswimmersの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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