Rhagovelia torreyana

Bacon, 1956

Rhagovelia torreyana is a of small in the , described by Bacon in 1956. It belongs to the Rhagovelia, a diverse group of semiaquatic commonly found in running water . The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited in available sources. Like other members of the family Veliidae, it is adapted to life on the water surface, using surface tension to move and forage.

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How to pronounce Rhagovelia torreyana: //ræɡoʊˈviːliə tɔːˈreɪənə//

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North America

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