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Life Stage Characteristics |
Heteroptera (Nepomorpha) |
Waterbug |
(Adult) Waterboatman ( Corixidae)- Short forelegs - Hind legs oar-like and possess swimming hairs - Flattened body - Size: 3-11 mm |
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(Adult) Backswimmer (Notonectidae) - Short forelegs - Hind legs oar-like and possess swimming hairs - Flattened body - Size: 5-16 mm |
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| Waterbugs
include (10) aquatic families.
However, waterboatmen and backswimmers (illustrated above) are the primary families of
interest to trout, particularly in stillwaters. Waterboatmen and backswimmers are similar in size and shape, and both have oar-like hind legs. Waterboatmen have a more flattened body and a drab body color. Backswimmers tend to have colorful body patterns, and as their name indicates, they swim backside down. |
Created: 08/04/2004 Last modified: 10/31/2014 www.FlyfishingEntomology.com
