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- Aug 2, 2014
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- Essex, UK
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We found this whilst pond-dipping at West Canvey Marshes in Essex. I was helping with the children's activities there, so there was not really a good opportunity for a careful set-up. I put the insect into a plastic box to photograph it, and grabbed what shots I could with my Canon PowerShot SX260 HS.
Afterwards I blurred the background to remove the evidence of the plastic pot and the tablecloth underneath!
Although this is commonly called the Water Stick Insect it is not related to the Stick Insects on land. It is closer to the Water Scorpions, which are true bugs. The other name, which I prefer, is the Long Water Scorpion. This animal was about 5cm (2in) long.
Afterwards I blurred the background to remove the evidence of the plastic pot and the tablecloth underneath!
Although this is commonly called the Water Stick Insect it is not related to the Stick Insects on land. It is closer to the Water Scorpions, which are true bugs. The other name, which I prefer, is the Long Water Scorpion. This animal was about 5cm (2in) long.