Belostoma lutarium
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Heteroptera
- Infraorder: Nepomorpha
- Superfamily: Nepoidea
- Family: Belostomatidae
- Subfamily: Belostomatinae
- Genus: Belostoma
- Species: lutarium
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Belostoma lutarium: //ˌbɛloʊˈstoʊmə luˈtɛəriəm//
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Summary
Belostoma lutarium is a species of giant water bug belonging to the family Belostomatidae, commonly found in North America.
Physical Characteristics
Size ranges from 18-28 mm.
Habitat
Freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, and swamps.
Distribution
Eastern United States (Massachusetts to Florida) and extending west to Kansas and Texas, as well as northeastern Mexico.
Tags
- water bug
- Belostomatidae
- North America
- Insecta