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Baby bug no more!

August 14, 2009 05:50 by Alan

In less that four months, one of the baby Giant Water Bugs that hatched in April is now mature. This species moults (sheds its exoskeleton) five times in order to develop into the adult form. The adults are equipped with wings which enable them to fly if need be to find fertile hunting and breeding grounds. This won't be required here in Live Exhibits as both food and mates are in plentiful supply!

Giant water bug after moulting.jpg The brand new adult Giant Water Bug floating beside the empty exoskeleton which it recently vacated. Photo: Alan Henderson Source: Museum Victoria


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That's amazing! Look at that tangle of tracheal tubes! Thanks so much for posting this.

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