Notonecta kirbyi
Hungerford, 1925
Kirby's Backswimmer
Notonecta kirbyi, commonly known as Kirby's , is a of aquatic true in the Notonectidae. Like other backswimmers, it swims inverted on the water surface using its long, oar-like hind legs. The species is found in North America and shares the general habits of the Notonecta, including predatory feeding on small aquatic organisms and the ability to fly between water bodies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Notonecta kirbyi: //ˌnoʊtəˈnɛktə ˈkɜːrbiː//
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Distribution
North America. GBIF records indicate presence across the Western Nearctic region, including Canada and the United States.