Backswimmer

Found in slow-moving or stagnant freshwater environments such as ponds, lakes, ditches, and sometimes swimming pools.

Predatory; they feed on other aquatic insects, small tadpoles, shrimp, and occasionally small fish using a piercing-sucking proboscis.

Characterized by swimming upside down on their backs using long, hair-fringed hind legs as oars. They are capable of flying and often seek out new water sources at night.

Benefits the ecosystem by controlling mosquito larvae populations. Risks to humans include a painful, bee-sting-like bite if handled or accidentally brushed against, earning them the nickname 'water bee'.