Hesperocorixa

Hesperocorixa

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hesperocorixa: /ˌhɛspəroʊkəˈrɪk.sə/

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Images

Hesperocorixa interrupta 2 by Fredlyfish4. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Hesperocorixa interrupta 1 by Fredlyfish4. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Hesperocorixa nitida 2 by Fredlyfish4. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Hesperocorixa nitida 1 by Fredlyfish4. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Hesperocorixa nitida 4 by Fredlyfish4. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Hesperocorixa nitida 3 by Fredlyfish4. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Summary

Hesperocorixa is a genus of water boatmen in the family Corixidae, with more than 20 described species in North America and around 40 species worldwide. They are characterized by their size and unique morphology of legs and body surfaces.

Physical Characteristics

Most species are approximately 8–9 mm in length. The pronotum and the forewings usually feature some rugose areas. Males have front tibiae with a bundle of spine hairs near the apex.

Habitat

Lotic environments which are depositional, such as streams and rivers.

Distribution

Primarily found all over North America.

Similar Taxa

Tags

  • water boatmen
  • Hesperocorixa
  • Corixidae
  • insects
  • hemiptera