Formerly Unidentified, this submerged predator is apparently known as a Water Scorpion (Ranatra linearis)

Wayne Upchurch

Whaaa...?
Not one of my old friends, the praying mantids, this insect, approximately a half inch long or slightly more, was spotted lurking just beneath the surface of the lake, awaiting.... who knows what?
I've learned, through a search, more information on it:
www.shawnolson.net/a/1310/water-scorpion-photos.html


I have video of it, too..
Large: video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7079732337380207963
or small: video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4912323943335175082
depending on your net connection.


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