Waterbugs are eating our dock!

[sharkeeper]

These bugs look like a cross between a slug and a cockroach. They're quite large and can move pretty fast if harassed. Does anyone know what these things are?

Cheers!

 

[snakesnfrogs]

Silverfish maybe?

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[sharkeeper]

Not silverfish, I've had those! They appear hard in the picture like pillbugs but they are quite slimy underneath. Time to replace everything with concrete...

Cheers!

 

[chiwawa626]

sea horseys!

 

[urameatball]

they look tasty.
but here's my solution to all of life's problems. "DUCT TAPE"

 

[Buzzman151]

hahhahaa.... pour a little bleach in the water and watch them float.

 

[brtspears2]

I'd just poke them off with a long stick, or find my torch lighter and make em glow...

 

[sharkeeper]

Denis Fillion emailed me that they are isopods. One quick search found an interesting page...

Biology of Isopods

I know insects pretty well and these certainly aren't one of 'em. Now it looks as if I'll have to catch one and get it up close! :Q

Cheers!

 

[Elledan]

Don't forget to wear gloves before touching one! :Q