Notonecta unifasciata andersoni
Hungerford, 1933
Notonecta unifasciata andersoni is a of backswimmer ( Notonectidae) described by Hungerford in 1933. It belongs to the Notonecta, a group of aquatic true bugs known for their upside-down swimming posture. The subspecies is part of the widespread N. unifasciata , which occurs across the Americas. As with other notonectids, it is presumed to be an aquatic , though specific biological details for this subspecies remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Notonecta unifasciata andersoni: //ˌnoʊtəˈnɛktə ˌjuːnɪfæʃiˈɑːtə ˌændərˈsoʊnaɪ//
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Habitat
Aquatic environments; typical of the Notonecta, which inhabits freshwater including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving waters.
Distribution
Middle America and North America (based on GBIF records). The broader Notonecta unifasciata occurs across the Americas from North America through Central America to South America.
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Taxonomic Note
The was described by Hungerford in 1933. NCBI records the authority as Hungerford, 1934, which may reflect a subsequent publication or emendation. The subspecies is classified within the subgenus Paranecta of Notonecta.