Bug - What is It
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Douglas Hunt on Jun 11, 2013I am far from a bug ID expert, but, based on the shape and the proximity to your pond, I would guess some kind of skimmer.Helpful Reply
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Sherrie S on Jun 11, 2013@Douglas Hunt I decided to work a little and found the bug at whatsthatbug.com. It is a water scorpion & it delivers a painful bite. Hmmm, my friend was lucky as it didn't bite him.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jun 11, 2013Ouch! And to think I thought he looked like a harmless chap.Helpful Reply
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Fenya Kashergen on Jun 04, 2014a water strider. Leave it be. It eats mosquito and other harmful insects. It can deliver a painful bite. I love to watch them walk on water.Helpful Reply
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Sherrie S on Jun 04, 2014I haven't seen one in awhile but if they eat mosquito larvae I'm happy with them.Helpful Reply
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Sherrie S on Jun 23, 2014I saw the bug walking on water and saw my little lizard catch and eat it. I wondered why the lizards were on the stone around the pond @Fenya Kashergen.Helpful Reply
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