Corisella inscripta

(Uhler, 1894)

Corisella inscripta is a of water boatman ( Corixidae) described by Uhler in 1894. It belongs to the Corisella, a group of aquatic true bugs characterized by their oar-like hind legs adapted for swimming. The species is documented from North America, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Corisella inscripta: /kɔːrɪˈsɛlə ɪnˈskrɪptə/

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Distribution

North America

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Original description

First described as Corixa inscripta by Philip R. Uhler in 1894, later transferred to Corisella.

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