Backswimmer

Freshwater ponds, pools, and slow-moving water; adults may fly between water bodies.

A predatory aquatic insect that pierces and sucks fluids from mosquito larvae, small aquatic insects, and other tiny animals.

Swims upside down near the water surface using long, oar-like hind legs. It can fly and may bite if handled.

Helps control mosquito larvae and other aquatic pests; its defensive bite can be painful but is generally not medically significant.