Macrovelia

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Infraorder: Gerromorpha
Superfamily: Hebroidea
Family: Macroveliidae
Genus: Macrovelia

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Macrovelia: /ˌmakɹoʊˈviːliə/

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Images

Macrovelia hornii 165510653 by Chloe and Trevor Van Loon. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Macrovelia hornii 251751745 by Matthew Pintar. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Macrovelia hornii 165510635 by Chloe and Trevor Van Loon. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Summary

Macrovelia is a monotypic genus of macroveliid shore bugs represented by one described species, M. hornii. It is known for its preference for shaded habitats and its overwintering behavior as an adult.

Habitat

Prefers shaded areas.

Distribution

Widespread in the United States.

Life Cycle

Overwinters as an adult.