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They are probably backswimmers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backswimmer or water boatmen http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_boatman. The articles suggest that the former may give you a nasty bite, but the latter are harmless, fun, and edible (in Mexico, at least).
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i just put my pool up last summer and i do get these bugs about once a week. they look like they have 2 paddles and swim pretty good even against the curerent. the first time i got one, i grabbed it with my bare hands and it stung me. the 2nd time i got one i used the skiming net. killed the sucker and inspected it. it has a stinger like a bee but only its right in the middle of its mouth. im looking for information on these insects myself
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ok i found some useful info. i googled it. look it up back swimmer and water boatman and compare them and see which one you have. i have the back swimmer. THANKS Alec
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