Norticolidae
- Pronunciation
- /nor-ti-ko-li-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Norticolid
- Plural
- Norticolidae
Definition
A family of aquatic arthropods incorrectly cited as a neuropteran insect. The correct family name for water scorpions is Nepidae, which is part of the order Hemiptera.
Etymology
There is no recognized entomological family named Norticolidae.
Example
Norticolidae has been incorrectly listed as water scorpions, which belong to the family Nepidae.