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Never seen one before but I think this is a water boatman.Found in the gress at Aithsdale, Longhope today, Wed.7th April 2010.
ps. It is in a microwave dish but, be assured, it was released safe and well.
Picture added on 09 April 2010 at 14:27
Four days have passed and no-one's responded, which surprises me. Though no entomologist, I can say with confidence that yes, this is a water boatman. Not sure why we have to say WATER boatman; it's unlikely there could be dry-land boatmen or custard boatmen etc.
Added by Ian Hourston on 13 April 2010