What eats a greater water boatman?

Greater water boatmen (genus *Notonecta*) are relatively small insects, so their predators tend to be slightly larger. Here are some of the most common predators:

Fish:

* Bass (largemouth and smallmouth)

* Crappie

* Sunfish

* Trout

* Pike

Other aquatic insects:

* Dragonflies

* Damselflies

* Larger water boatman species

Amphibians:

* Frogs

* Toads

Birds:

* Herons

* Ducks

* Kingfishers

Mammals:

* Otters

* Muskrats

Reptiles:

* Snakes (especially water snakes)

It's important to note that these predators don't exclusively eat water boatmen, but they are a common food source for them. Greater water boatmen are also prey for many other animals depending on the specific location and ecosystem they inhabit.