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Backswimmers have flattened bodies and long hind legs that are specialized for swimming. They also have piercing mouthparts adapted for predation, as they feed on small aquatic organisms like mosquito larvae. Their ability to breathe underwater using a plastron, an air bubble held under their wings, is another important adaptation.
Some insects that eat plankton include water boatmen, backswimmers, and certain species of beetles. They often feed on plankton in freshwater environments such as ponds, lakes, and streams. These insects play a crucial role in controlling plankton populations in aquatic ecosystems.
Backswimmers exhibit several behavioral adaptations that enhance their survival in aquatic environments. They swim upside down, allowing them to ambush prey efficiently while remaining hidden from predators. Additionally, they can trap air bubbles beneath their wings, which helps them stay buoyant and dive for longer periods. Their ability to quickly change direction also aids in evading threats and capturing prey.
okay they live in an underground burrow.Some mostly live underwater
You live in the Northern Hemisphere if you live in California.
Gangs of Pond Skaters eat backswimmers although I dont know if they attack live creatures or just dispose of corpses.
north America, the USA
other insects and fish
Water boatmen are sometimes confused with backswimmers, which are generally larger bugs that swim upside down and deliver a painful bite. from the web
100 million years
it breathe through its stupidness
Applying algaecides and chlorine, monitoring pH balance, preventing algal build-ups, and skimming food sources and pool pests are ways to eliminate backswimmers from pools. The insects in question cannot live where regular anti-algae scrubs, insect removal, and pH checks are instituted.
Backswimmers are known by various names in different countries. In the United States, they are commonly referred to as "backswimmers" or "backswimming bugs." In France, they are called "notonectes," while in Germany, they are known as "Rückenschwimmer." These names reflect their distinctive swimming style and habitat preferences across different languages and cultures.
Under their wings is where backswimmers [Notonectidae family] store their air. They need it for the deep dives by which they escape many predators. But when they run out of air, they must be able to get back to the surface quickly.
yes they do fly. i just answered my own question. i am a geek.
They breathe ny carrying air bubbles
Um i don't think. I know they bite humans like a mosquito though.