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Giant Water Bug - Hemiptera. Males carry eggs on back. Streams of California, USA
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Giant Water Bug - Hemiptera. Males carry eggs on back. Streams of California, USA
KEL-777
Giant Water Bug - Hemiptera. Males carry eggs on back.
Streams of California, USA.
Abedus sp.
Ken Lucas
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Superdad of the Streams - KEL-777, the Ultimate Water Bug Babysitter!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this awe-inspiring snapshot captured by Ken Lucas, we witness nature's very own superhero - a male Giant Water Bug from California's pristine streams. With his muscular back turned into a bustling nursery, he fearlessly carries a cluster of precious eggs on his sturdy exoskeleton. This remarkable insect defies conventional parenting norms as he embraces the role of both mother and father. Talk about multitasking! As if that wasn't impressive enough, our water bug hero does it all underwater with finesse and grace. With an air of confidence, KEL-777 showcases true dedication to family values in this extraordinary display of nurturing love. His tiny offspring cling tightly to their protective father's back like miniature hitchhikers on an aquatic adventure. The image perfectly captures the essence of unity and care within the animal kingdom. It reminds us that even in the depths of freshwater ecosystems, parental instincts thrive just as strongly as they do above ground. So let's raise our glasses (or magnifying glasses) to celebrate this incredible example of wildlife parenting at its finest! Cheers to KEL-777 for proving that being a dad is not limited to humans but extends far beyond our wildest imaginations – truly making him one fin-tastic father figure!
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