Backswimmer (Egg Mass or Early Instar Nymph Clump)

Stagnant or slow-moving freshwater bodies such as ponds, pools, and lakes. They are frequently found in swimming pools.

Predaceous; they feed on other insects, tadpoles, and small fish by piercing them with a beak-like mouthpart and sucking out body fluids.

They swim upside-down on their backs, using their long hind legs like oars. They lay eggs on submerged vegetation or surfaces like pool liners, appearing as small blobs of jelly.

Risks: Known for inflicting a painful bite if handled or threatened, similar to a bee sting (hence the nickname 'water bee'). Benefits: They help control mosquito larvae populations.