Water Boatman

About the Water Boatman

The loudest animal relative to body size - males of one species stridulate at 99 dB using their penis, making them the loudest for their size on Earth. They swim upside down, using their long hind legs as oars. They carry air bubbles underwater for breathing. Some species are important food sources for fish. They are among the most common aquatic insects. Over 500 species worldwide. They can fly between water bodies, often attracted to lights at night.