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.

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