Creeping water bugs

Definition

Aquatic predatory insects belonging to the family Naucoridae, known for their ability to crawl along the substrate of freshwater habitats.

Etymology

From the English words 'creeping', meaning 'moving slowly on the ground', and 'water bugs', referring to aquatic true bugs.

Example

Creeping water bugs are known to prey on other aquatic insects and small invertebrates.

Related Terms

• Naucoridae
• Aquatic predator
• Water bugs

Usage Notes

Creeping water bugs are often confused with Nepidae (water scorpions), but they belong to different families and have different morphological traits.