18 Nov 2022

Critter of the Week: The Water Boatman

From the collecton Critter of the Week

If you've ever looked at a pond and seen little bugs swimming across the surface, chances are you've seen this week's critter - the water boatman, Sigara arguta.

Water boatmen are little boat-shaped bugs that paddle about on the water's surface using their legs like oars. They scoop up pond scum for dinner and drink it through their straw-like mouthparts.

Water boatman

Water boatman Photo: supplied

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