Merragata hebroides

Buchanan-White, 1877

velvet water bug

Merragata hebroides is a of in the , a group of small predatory associated with moist or aquatic . The species has a remarkably broad geographic distribution spanning multiple continents and oceanic regions. It is one of the more widely recorded species within its .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Merragata hebroides: /ˌmɛrəˈɡeɪtə hɛˈbrɔɪdiːz/

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Habitat

Associated with moist or aquatic environments, including the margins of streams, ponds, and other freshwater where typically occur.

Distribution

Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, Oceania, South America, and Africa. Records span continental landmasses and oceanic islands, indicating broad capability or cryptic diversity.

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