strange_planet on Instagram: "True Water Bugs (Aquatic Insects) ​These are actual aquatic insects belonging to the order Hemiptera (the "true bugs"). They are highly adapted for life in or on freshwater. ​Characteristics: ​Found in ponds, lakes, marshes, and slow-moving streams. ​Many are predators, using piercing-sucking mouthparts to inject venomous, digestive saliva into prey like small fish, tadpoles, and other insects. ​Often have specialized legs for swimming (like oars) or for walking on

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