Ranatra linearis (Water Stick Insect sp.)

Description:

Ranatra linearis is a species of aquatic bug in the Nepidae family.
I found this species in the swimming pool of my friends' house in Bamako.

Bamako, Mali, 2 March 2010

Species:
Ranatra linearis (Water Stick Insect sp.)
Scientific Name:
Ranatra linearis
Dutch Name:
Staafwants
Family Name:
Nepidae (Water Scorpions)
Type of animal:
True Bugs (Heteroptera)
Place/Location:
Bamako area
Country/State:
Mali
Continent/Region:
Africa