Nerthra sp. (genus)

1 Toad Bug at Bruce, ACT

Nerthra sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Jul 2020
Nerthra sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Jul 2020
Nerthra sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Jul 2020
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Identification history

Nerthra sp. (genus) 2 Aug 2020 Bron
Nerthra sp. (genus) 31 Jul 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 29 Jul 2020 trevorpreston

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7 comments

Bron wrote:
   1 Aug 2020
Interesting sighting
trevorpreston wrote:
   1 Aug 2020
I have never seen a bug like this before, i had no idea what it was. Only approximately 3mm.
Bron wrote:
   1 Aug 2020
I've never seen any either except in books... "The Waterbug Book" John Gooderham & Edward Tsyrlin 2002 p151 "... the ability to suddenly jump on their prey... their forelegs are sythe-like with widened femora for grasping and holding prey. Adults have wings but seldom fly".
trevorpreston wrote:
   1 Aug 2020
Thats interesting. This was"nt in water though, it was under a small piece of burnt wood and came out when disturbed. Not too far from the wet gully that runs parallel to Belconnen way. Does that fit the expected lifestyle of Nerthra?
Bron wrote:
   2 Aug 2020
Yes. The quote continues "Gelastocorids live on the edges of still water bodies and can crawl in and out of the water. They prefer moist conditions... and may be found at a considerable distance from water." :)
Bron wrote:
   2 Aug 2020
Sorry - scythe not sythe!
KimPullen wrote:
   2 Mar 2021
First time I've seen an immature toad bug. Bizarre!

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