Habitat
Adults: aquatic
Immatures: aquatic

Feeding Habits
Adults: phytophagous
Immatures: phytophagous

North American
Species: 120

Hemiptera Corixidae
Water boatmen

Special Characteristics: Water boatmen have an elongate, oval body. They are dark coloured, often with lines on the front wings. The front legs are short and scoop-like; the middle and hind legs are elongate and oar-like. The beak is short and broad.

Comments: They feed on algae and other minute aquatic organisms. A few species are predaceous, feeding on midge larvae and other small aquatic animals. They are able to ingest solid particles of food, not only liquids. They are common insects in freshwater ponds and lakes, occasionally they are found in streams.

Species:
Hesperocorixa vulgaris Hung

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