Ranatra nigra

Herrich-Schäffer, 1849

Ranatra nigra is a waterscorpion in the Nepidae, occurring in aquatic environments of the Mobile/Tensaw Delta. The species has been documented in association with the water mite Hydrachna magniscutata, which exhibits temporal distribution patterns linked to R. nigra. As a member of the Ranatra, it possesses the elongated body form and forelegs characteristic of waterscorpions.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ranatra nigra: //rəˈneɪtrə ˈnɪɡrə//

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Habitat

Aquatic environments in the Mobile/Tensaw Delta system.

Distribution

Mobile/Tensaw Delta, North America.

Host Associations

  • Hydrachna magniscutata - associated water miteTemporal distribution tracked in relation to R. nigra; nature of association (parasitic or commensal) not specified in available sources.

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