Ohio Water Boatmen | Insects | Hemiptera
Overview Of Ohio Water Boatmen
Water boatmen are aquatic insects that swim using long oarlike hind legs They inhabit Ohios ponds marshes and slow moving streams feeding on algae and detritus Their ability to trap air on their bodies allows them to remain underwater.
Verified Species Examples
Common Water Boatman Corixidae Genus Sigara | Lesser Water Boatman Corixidae Genus Trichocorixa
Finding And Observing Water Boatmen
Water boatmen can be observed swimming near the bottom of ponds or collected gently with a dip net They are active throughout warm months.
Authoritative Reference Sources
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Biological Monitoring | Bugguide Iowa State University | Integrated Taxonomic Information System Itis | Peterson Field Guide To Aquatic Insects
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