Bug FAQRhagovelia distincta
Rhagovelia distincta · Order: Hemiptera · Family: Veliidae
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Rhagovelia distincta is a small water-strider belonging to the family Veliidae. It occurs in both Central America and North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
Its range includes Central America and North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 10 of 51 states and DC. Most records: California, Arizona, Texas, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico.
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Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
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Source: GBIF
More photos
Same family (Veliidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhagovelia_distincta
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