Naucoridae
Pronunciation: [Naw·COR·i·dae]
Common Name: Creeping water bugs
Description: These predatory bugs are typically found among the tangle of underwater vegetation in ponds, streams and small lakes. A supply of air is carried under the wings. The stout, triangular femur and curved, blade-like tibia are distinctive characteristics of this family.
Spot ID Key Characters:
- Oval body with dorsal surface smooth and rounded
- Raptorial front legs; femora large and nearly triangular
- Front wing membrane lacks veins
- Front tibia curved and blade-like
