Rhagovelia novahispaniae
D. Polhemus, 1997
Rhagovelia novahispaniae is a of water strider in the Veliidae, described by D. Polhemus in 1997. The species is known from Middle America and North America, with observations recorded in the iNaturalist database. Like other members of the Rhagovelia, it is presumed to inhabit running water environments and exhibits the characteristic surface-skimming locomotion of veliid .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhagovelia novahispaniae: /ræɡoʊˈviːliə ˌnoʊvəˌhɪˈspæni.aɪ/
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Habitat
Running water environments, characteristic of the Rhagovelia which is associated with streams and rivers.
Distribution
Middle America; North America. Present in both regions according to GBIF distribution records.
Behavior
Surface-skimming locomotion on water, as characteristic of the Veliidae.
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Taxonomic history
Described by D. Polhemus in 1997. The epithet 'novahispaniae' refers to New Spain, a historical region encompassing much of present-day Mexico and parts of Central America, consistent with its Middle American distribution.
Data limitations
Only 3 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date. Detailed ecological and behavioral information has not been documented in publicly available sources.