Trepobates carri

Kittle, 1982

A water strider in the Gerridae, Trepobates carri inhabits freshwater surface across the southern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. The species was described by Kittle in 1982 and is one of approximately 20 species in the Trepobates. Like other members of Gerridae, it is adapted to life on the water surface, utilizing surface tension to move and forage.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trepobates carri: //ˌtrɛ.poʊˈbeɪ.tiːz ˈkæ.raɪ//

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Habitat

Freshwater surface including streams, rivers, and standing water bodies. As a member of the Trepobatinae, it is associated with running water environments rather than lentic (still water) habitats preferred by some other gerrid groups.

Distribution

Southern Texas (USA), Gulf of Mexico coast of Mexico, south to Honduras, Cuba, and Jamaica. Records indicate presence in Caribbean, Middle America, and North America regions.

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