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Aquatic Hemiptera

Aquatic Hemiptera. 68 genera 412 species in North America. Most are predators. Exception is Corixidae = detritivores. Most lay eggs in spring. Develop during summer, overwinter as adults. Larvae. Single segmented tarsi Wings present as wingpads. Head . Eyes well-developed

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Aquatic Hemiptera

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  1. Aquatic Hemiptera 68 genera 412 species in North America

  2. Most are predators • Exception is Corixidae = detritivores

  3. Most lay eggs in spring • Develop during summer, overwinter as adults

  4. Larvae • Single segmented tarsi • Wings present as wingpads

  5. Head • Eyes well-developed • Antennae present in semi-aquatic, hidden in true aquatics • Sucking mouthparts present

  6. Thorax • 3-segmented • Legs frequently modified for swimming • Wings

  7. Families • Corixidae = water boatmen

  8. Nepidae = water scorpions

  9. Pleidae = pygmy backswimmers

  10. Notonectidae = backswimmers

  11. Belostomatidae = giant water bugs

  12. Naucoridae = creeping water bugs

  13. Gerridae = water striders

  14. Veliidae = broad-shouldered water striders

  15. Hydrometridae = marsh treaders

  16. Saldidae = shore bugs

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