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Laccotrephes tristis

5 Water Scorpion or Toe-biter at Stromlo, ACT

Laccotrephes tristis at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
Laccotrephes tristis at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
Laccotrephes tristis at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
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Laccotrephes tristis 14 Feb 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Laccotrephes tristis 12 Feb 2023 RobG1

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On the Bluett's Block nocturnal survey, Zohara spotted this water scorpion. She explained that it breathes through the tube at the back of its abdomen, which you can see from the photo is extending just above the water line, like a snorkel.

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   14 Feb 2023
Thanks Zohara and Rob for that interesting information and great accompanying image

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