Backswimmers
This common name refers to only one family.
True Bug Family Notonectidae
These are pretty much always called Backswimmers.
Backswimmers are often important to trout, especially in ponds. They're one of the insects which usually doesn't factor into a fly angler's decisions at all, but it pays to be aware of them because in just-so situations the trout eat nothing else.
Be careful handling them--they have a painful bite.
Be careful handling them--they have a painful bite.
Notonectidae (Backswimmers) Backswimmer Adult
View 4 Pictures
View 4 PicturesRegion: Upper Midwest
Collected May 18, 2004
Added Jan 25, 2006
