Corixinae
Leach, 1815
water boatman
Tribe Guides
3Corixinae is a of aquatic true bugs comprising at least 130 described . Members are commonly known as water boatmen and are found in freshwater worldwide. The subfamily includes the Corixa and Sigara, among others. Larvae develop through five instars, with distinct morphometric and chaetotaxy characteristics separating developmental stages.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Corixinae: //kɔːˈrɪksɨniː//
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments including ponds, lakes, streams, and rivers. Some members occur in mountainous areas at elevation.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. Specific documented records include mountainous regions of Argentina (provinces of Salta, Jujuy, Tucumán, Catamarca, Córdoba, San Luis), Bolivia, Chile, and Perú.
Life Cycle
stage followed by five larval instars. Instars are separable by morphometric relationships and chaetotaxy patterns of the pterothorax, three pairs of legs, and abdominal sternites.
Similar Taxa
- DiaprepocorinaeBoth are within Corixidae; Diaprepocorinae contains fewer and is less commonly encountered in general freshwater surveys
- CymatiainaeBoth are of Corixidae; Cymatiainae often have more pronounced sculpturing and different preferences