Plain Hackled Corixa SZ 10

Corixa or comonly known as Water boatmen are somewhat flattened and elongate in shape. They have the hind two pairs of legs fitted with hairs and the tarsi of the hind legs is scoop or oar-shaped which allows them to swim. Adults range in length 3 to 11 mm long and are usually dull colored and often mottled. Water boatmen are the largest group of aquatic true bugs. They are sometimes confused with backswimmers.