Common backswimmer — size comparison

The common backswimmer inhabits various standing waters, including vegetated ponds. It swims on its back, using its hind legs as oars. It hunts small aquatic in

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Length

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Common backswimmer

Notonecta glauca

14,5 mmAdult individual
Body length

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The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
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Common backswimmerBody length14.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Common backswimmer — size comparison — facts and sources

The common backswimmer inhabits various standing waters, including vegetated ponds. It swims on its back, using its hind legs as oars. It hunts small aquatic invertebrates.

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