Benacus
Benacus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Heteroptera
- Infraorder: Nepomorpha
- Superfamily: Nepoidea
- Family: Belostomatidae
- Subfamily: Lethocerinae
- Genus: Benacus
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Benacus: //ˈbɛn.a.kʊs//
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Summary
Benacus is a monotypic genus formerly treated as a subgenus of Lethocerus. It belongs to the family Belostomatidae in the order Hemiptera. The genus exemplifies the unique adaptations of its species to freshwater habitats, often found in lakes and rivers.
Tags
- Benacus
- Lethocerus
- hemiptera
- insecta
- freshwater
- genus