. Bulletin - State Geological and Natural History Survey of Connecticut. Geology; Zoology; Botany; Natural history. 400 CONNECTICUT GEOL. AND NAT. HIST. SURVEY. [Bull. Very little seems to be known about this species, beyond the fact that its favorite haunts are grassy, shallow, slow-moving streams, where it clings to the vegetation; and that at times it is found under stones in shallow places. The eggs, like everything about the family, are notable; they have seven short raylike filaments at the top. They are laid in the soft tissue of plants and only the crown of the filaments projects. Othe
. Bulletin - State Geological and Natural History Survey of Connecticut. Geology; Zoology; Botany; Natural history. 400 CONNECTICUT GEOL. AND NAT. HIST. SURVEY. [Bull. Very little seems to be known about this species, beyond the fact that its favorite haunts are grassy, shallow, slow-moving streams, where it clings to the vegetation; and that at times it is found under stones in shallow places. The eggs, like everything about the family, are notable; they have seven short raylike filaments at the top. They are laid in the soft tissue of plants and only the crown of the filaments projects. Other habits are not known. This has been recorded from Ontario, Canada, south to the District of Columbia and west to Ohio and Illinois. New Haven, ii Aug., 1908 (B. H. W.).. Fig. 41. Nepa apiculata Uhler,—dorsal view, greatly enlarged. Drawing by Dr. Philip Garman. Ranatra Fabricius. This genus is most marked in aspect. Unlike Nepa, it frequents deeper waters and may commonly be secured in ponds, hanging head down from grasses growing up out of the water. Its long, narrow shape gives it the look of a little brown twig, enhanced by the manner in which it stiffens and plays 'possum when taken from its element. It has a chirp produced by jerking its front legs, which, scraping against the thin wall of the anterior insertion, give forth a shrill sound. All the species are carnivorous. They prey on other insects and are said to feed on fish eggs as well. The three Eastern species may be thus separated:. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original State Geological and Natural History Survey of Connecticut. Biennial report of the Commissioners of the State Geological and Natural History Survey; State Geological and Natural History Survey of Connecticut. [Hartford] State Geological and Natural History Survey of
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