Ranatra buenoi

Hungerford, 1922

waterscorpion

Ranatra buenoi is a of waterscorpion in the Nepidae, described by Hungerford in 1922. It occurs in North America. Waterscorpions in this are aquatic predatory insects characterized by elongated bodies and forelegs. The specific epithet honors an individual, though the source context does not clarify the namesake.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ranatra buenoi: //rəˈneɪtrə ˈbwenɔɪ//

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Distribution

North America. Specific locality records are not detailed in available sources.

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