Aquatic
Guides
Neohermes
Gray Fishflies
Neohermes is a genus of fishflies in the family Corydalidae containing approximately five described species. Species in this genus are aquatic insects associated with freshwater habitats, particularly intermittent streams. The genus is known for including long-lived aquatic species with specialized burrowing behaviors.
Neophylax fuscus
Neophylax fuscus is a species of caddisfly in the family Uenoidae (formerly placed in Thremmatidae). It occurs in North America. Like other members of the genus Neophylax, the larvae are case-building caddisflies that construct protective cases using silk and materials gathered from their aquatic environment.
Neoplea
pygmy backswimmers
Neoplea is a genus of minute aquatic predatory true bugs in the family Pleidae, commonly known as pygmy backswimmers. The genus contains at least 25 described species distributed across North and South America, with numerous undescribed species. Members are small-bodied (approximately 1.5 mm), active predators in lentic freshwater habitats. The best-studied species, Neoplea striola, has been investigated for its potential role in trophic cascades in fishless subtropical ponds.
Neoporus vitiosus
Neoporus vitiosus is a small predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae, subfamily Hydroporinae. The species was described by LeConte in 1855 and is documented from North America, with specific records from Ontario and Québec in Canada. As a member of the Hydroporinae, it likely inhabits freshwater environments, though detailed ecological studies are limited.
Nepidae
waterscorpions, water scorpions, water stick insects, needle bugs
Nepidae is a family of exclusively aquatic predatory true bugs containing approximately 250 species in 14 genera. Members are commonly called waterscorpions due to their superficial resemblance to scorpions, possessing raptorial forelegs and a long caudal respiratory siphon. The family is divided into two subfamilies: Nepinae (broad, flat-bodied 'water scorpions') and Ranatrinae (slender 'water stick insects'). They occur on all continents except Antarctica, inhabiting stagnant or slow-moving freshwater habitats.
Nigronia serricornis
Serrate Dark Fishfly, Saw-combed Fishfly, Hellgrammite
Nigronia serricornis is a large aquatic insect in the family Corydalidae, commonly known as the serrate dark fishfly or saw-combed fishfly. The aquatic larvae, often called hellgrammites, are sit-and-wait ambush predators and frequently the largest insect predators in small woodland streams. Adults are short-lived, weak fliers that do not disperse far from their emergence sites. The species has a broad distribution across eastern North America with documented genetic structure shaped by the Appalachian Mountains.
Notomicrus
Notomicrus is a genus of small water beetles in the family Noteridae, first described by Sharp in 1882. Species occur in freshwater habitats across the New World, from North America through Central America to South America and the Caribbean. The genus includes at least 13 described species, with several recent descriptions from Guadeloupe and Suriname. Some species exhibit unusual reproductive traits, including suspected obligate parthenogenesis.
Notonecta
backswimmers, common backswimmer, Milky Backswimmers
Notonecta is a genus of aquatic predatory insects commonly known as backswimmers, comprising approximately 70 species. They are distinguished by their habit of swimming upside down, using long hind legs modified as oars. The genus exhibits distinct morphological and behavioral traits that separate it from superficially similar water boatmen (family Corixidae), including triangular cross-section body shape, bold color patterns, and diurnal activity patterns. Notonecta species occupy diverse freshwater habitats and function as active predators of small aquatic organisms.
Notonecta borealis
backswimmer
Notonecta borealis is a species of backswimmer (family Notonectidae) found in North America. As a member of the genus Notonecta, it is an aquatic predatory insect that swims upside down. The species was described by Hussey in 1919. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Notonecta hoffmani
Notonecta hoffmani is an aquatic predatory bug in the family Notonectidae, commonly known as backswimmers. The species has been studied for its functional response to prey availability, showing measurable preferences among alternative prey types. Like other Notonecta species, it swims inverted using its keel-shaped dorsum and modified hind legs. Research indicates its predatory efficiency on mosquito larvae is influenced by the presence of competing prey sources.
Notonecta insulata
backswimmer
Notonecta insulata is a species of backswimmer, an aquatic true bug in the family Notonectidae. It is found in North America, where it inhabits freshwater environments. Like other backswimmers, it swims upside down and is an active predator of small aquatic invertebrates. The species was described by Kirby in 1837.
Notonecta irrorata
backswimmer
Notonecta irrorata is a North American backswimmer species first described in 1879. It is a predatory aquatic insect known for its distinctive upside-down swimming posture. Research has demonstrated that its presence in ponds repels oviposition by Culex mosquitoes, and that its colonization patterns show a hump-shaped relationship with habitat isolation.
Notonecta kirbyi
Kirby's Backswimmer
Notonecta kirbyi, commonly known as Kirby's backswimmer, is a species of aquatic true bug in the family Notonectidae. Like other backswimmers, it swims inverted on the water surface using its long, oar-like hind legs. The species is found in North America and shares the general habits of the genus Notonecta, including predatory feeding on small aquatic organisms and the ability to fly between water bodies.
Notonecta montezuma
Notonecta montezuma is a species of backswimmer in the family Notonectidae. It is an aquatic true bug found in North and Middle America. Like other backswimmers, it swims upside down using its long, oar-like hind legs. The species is part of the genus Notonecta, which contains backswimmers that are generally larger than water boatmen and more commonly encountered in open water habitats.
Notonecta petrunkevitchi
Notonecta petrunkevitchi is a species of backswimmer in the family Notonectidae, described by Hutchinson in 1945. As a member of the genus Notonecta, it shares the characteristic habit of swimming upside down in aquatic environments. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its ecology and distribution within this range remain poorly documented. Like other backswimmers, it is presumably predatory and possesses hydrophobic hairs for underwater respiration.
Notonecta unifasciata andersoni
Notonecta unifasciata andersoni is a subspecies of backswimmer (family Notonectidae) described by Hungerford in 1933. It belongs to the genus Notonecta, a group of aquatic true bugs known for their upside-down swimming posture. The subspecies is part of the widespread N. unifasciata species complex, which occurs across the Americas. As with other notonectids, it is presumed to be an aquatic predator, though specific biological details for this subspecies remain poorly documented in available literature.
Nymphomyia
Nymphomyia is a genus of minute, delicate flies in the family Nymphomyiidae. Adults are characterized by reduced wing venation and reduced mouthparts. Larvae are aquatic and inhabit fast-flowing streams.
Nymphulini
Nymphulini is a tribe of small moths in the subfamily Acentropinae (Crambidae), characterized by aquatic or semi-aquatic larval habits. The group includes numerous species whose larvae feed on submerged or emergent aquatic plants, making them among the few truly aquatic Lepidoptera. Adults are generally small with narrow wings and reduced mouthparts. The tribe is most diverse in tropical and subtropical regions, with some species extending into temperate zones.
Ochthebius lineatus
Ochthebius lineatus is a species of minute moss beetle in the family Hydraenidae. The species was described by J.L. LeConte in 1852. It has a broad distribution across the Americas, with records from North America, Central America, and South America. As a member of the Hydraenidae, it belongs to a family of small aquatic or semiaquatic beetles commonly known as minute moss beetles or water scavenger beetles.
Ochthera
Mantid Shoreflies
Ochthera is a genus of predatory shore flies (Ephydridae) distinguished by raptorial forelegs modified for seizing prey. Adults and larvae are exclusively predatory, feeding on midge and mosquito larvae. The genus has a global distribution with approximately 37-55 species, including 13 species in North America. Some species have documented significance as predators of disease vectors, including African malaria vectors.
Ochthera anatolikos
Ochthera anatolikos is a small predatory shore fly in the family Ephydridae. Adults and larvae are both predatory, with raptorial forelegs adapted for seizing prey. The species occurs in shallow aquatic habitats across North America, where it feeds on small insects and their larvae. It was described by Clausen in 1977.
Ochthera lauta
Ochthera lauta is a species of shore fly in the family Ephydridae, characterized by raptorial forelegs adapted for capturing prey. The species belongs to a genus known for predatory behavior on small insects near aquatic habitats. It has been documented in the United States, West Indies, and Central America.
Oligostigmoides
A genus of aquatic moths in the family Crambidae, described by William Harry Lange in 1956. The genus contains five described species distributed from the southwestern United States through Central America to Peru. As members of the subfamily Acentropinae, these moths are associated with freshwater habitats during their larval stages.
Optioservus canus
pinnacles optioservus riffle beetle
Optioservus canus is a species of riffle beetle in the family Elmidae, first described by Chandler in 1954. Riffle beetles are aquatic insects that inhabit running water environments. The species is known from North America.
Optioservus trivittatus
Optioservus trivittatus is a species of riffle beetle in the family Elmidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada including New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Riffle beetles in this family are aquatic insects typically associated with running water habitats. The species was described by Brown in 1930 and has been subject to taxonomic revision based on male genitalia, elytral patterns, and geographic distribution.
Ostracoda
Ostracods, Seed Shrimp
Ostracoda are small bivalved crustaceans, typically 0.5-2 mm in length, characterized by a hinged carapace that completely encloses the body. They exhibit remarkable diversity with over 33,000 described species and an estimated 70,000 total species when fossil forms are included. The group occupies virtually all aquatic environments from deep ocean trenches to temporary freshwater pools, with some species adapted to moist terrestrial microhabitats. Their calcified carapaces provide excellent fossil preservation, making them valuable for paleoecological and biostratigraphic studies.
Oulimnius nitidulus
riffle beetle
Oulimnius nitidulus is a species of riffle beetle in the family Elmidae, described by LeConte in 1866. It is distributed across North America. Riffle beetles in this genus are aquatic insects adapted to flowing water environments. The species was originally described under the basionym Elmis nitidula.
Parapoynx allionealis
Watermilfoil Leafcutter Moth
Parapoynx allionealis, commonly known as the watermilfoil leafcutter moth, is a crambid moth native to North America. The species is notable for its aquatic larval stage and its specialized feeding on submerged and floating aquatic plants. It has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning eastern and central North America, from southern Canada to the Gulf Coast. The common name reflects its association with Myriophyllum (watermilfoil) species, though larvae feed on multiple aquatic plant genera.
Parapoynx badiusalis
Chestnut-marked Pondweed Moth
Parapoynx badiusalis, the chestnut-marked pondweed moth, is a small crambid moth found in freshwater wetland habitats across north-central and northeastern North America. The species was described by Francis Walker in 1859. Adults are active from late spring through early autumn. Larvae are aquatic and feed on pondweed species.
Parapoynx maculalis
polymorphic pondweed moth
Parapoynx maculalis, commonly known as the polymorphic pondweed moth, is a small aquatic moth in the family Crambidae. It inhabits freshwater environments across eastern North America, from Florida and Texas north to Canada. The species is distinguished by its small size, white forewings with fuscous markings, and fully aquatic larval stage that feeds on submerged plants.
Parapoynx obscuralis
obscure pondweed moth, American china-mark, vallisneria leafcutter
Parapoynx obscuralis is an aquatic moth in the family Crambidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. The species is native to North America, with a range extending from Nova Scotia to Florida and west to Texas, Wisconsin, and Ontario. It has been introduced to Great Britain, where it is naturalised in aquatic nurseries. The larvae are aquatic and feed on submerged aquatic plants.
Parapoynx seminealis
floating-heart waterlily moth
Parapoynx seminealis is a small crambid moth in the subfamily Acentropinae, commonly known as the floating-heart waterlily moth. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859. The species is associated with aquatic habitats and has been recorded from multiple states in eastern North America.
Pelocoris balius
Pelocoris balius is a species of saucer bug (family Naucoridae) endemic to Florida. Originally described as a subspecies of P. femoratus in 1970, it was elevated to full species status in 2015 based on sympatric occurrence with P. femoratus and distinct morphological characters. It is much less commonly encountered than its congener P. femoratus. In the Everglades, it shows a preference for shorter hydroperiod sites.
Pelocoris carolinensis
Carolina creeping water bug
Pelocoris carolinensis is a species of creeping water bug in the family Naucoridae, described by Torre-Bueno in 1907. It is found in the southeastern United States. Creeping water bugs are aquatic predators that inhabit freshwater environments.
Peltodytes callosus
Peltodytes callosus is a species of crawling water beetle in the family Haliplidae, first described by LeConte in 1852. It belongs to a genus of small aquatic beetles adapted to life in shallow water environments. The species is documented from North America, with distribution records extending into Middle America.
Peltodytes oppositus
Peltodytes oppositus is a species of crawling water beetle in the family Haliplidae, first described by Roberts in 1913. The genus Peltodytes contains approximately 20 species distributed across North America. Members of this genus are aquatic beetles associated with freshwater habitats. The specific epithet "oppositus" distinguishes this species from congeners, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Peltodytes shermani
Peltodytes shermani is a species of crawling water beetle in the family Haliplidae, first described by Roberts in 1913. It is a small aquatic beetle known from North America.
Peltodytes tortulosus
Peltodytes tortulosus is a species of crawling water beetle in the family Haliplidae, described by Roberts in 1913. The species occurs in North America, with records from western Canada including Alberta and British Columbia. As a member of the Haliplidae, it inhabits aquatic environments and exhibits the characteristic crawling behavior of this beetle family.
Petrophila bifascialis
two-banded petrophila moth
Petrophila bifascialis is a small crambid moth found across eastern and central North America. Adults are active from late spring through early autumn. The species is notable for its aquatic larval stage, which feeds on algae and diatoms in freshwater habitats. Adults have a wingspan of 11–24 mm and display two distinct dark bands across the forewings.
Petrophila canadensis
Canadian petrophila moth, Canadian Petrophila
A small aquatic moth in the family Crambidae, described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1972. Adults have a wingspan of 11–18 mm and are active from May to September with two generations per year. The species is notable for its fully aquatic larval stage, which feeds on diatoms and algae in freshwater habitats. It overwinters as an adult.
Petrophila heppneri
Heppner's Petrophila
Petrophila heppneri is a small moth species in the family Crambidae, described in 1983 by André Blanchard and Edward C. Knudson. The species is known from Texas, where it inhabits riparian and aquatic-associated habitats typical of the genus Petrophila. Like other members of this genus, the larvae are presumed to be aquatic and feed on algae. Adults are nocturnal and can be attracted to light. The specific epithet honors Dr. J. B. Heppner, a lepidopterist who contributed significantly to the study of North American microlepidoptera.
Petrophila jaliscalis
Jalisco Petrophila
Petrophila jaliscalis is a small aquatic moth in the family Crambidae, described by Schaus in 1906. The species has a broad North American distribution spanning from Alberta, Canada through the western United States to Mexico. Adults are active nearly year-round and have forewings measuring 7–11 mm. The larvae are aquatic and feed on algae.
Philorus
Philorus is a genus of net-winged midges in the family Blephariceridae, established by Kellogg in 1903. Members of this genus are aquatic flies whose larvae inhabit fast-flowing streams and rivers, where they attach to rocks using specialized sucking discs. The genus is part of a family notable for having some of the most highly specialized larval adaptations among Diptera for life in torrential waters.
Phytobius
Phytobius is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae. At least one species, Phytobius vestitus, has been investigated as a biological control agent for invasive aquatic vegetation. The genus is recorded from northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Platambus semivittatus
Platambus semivittatus is a predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae. It is native to North America with a broad geographic range spanning from the Great Lakes region to the southwestern United States. The species belongs to the genus Platambus, a group of medium-sized diving beetles commonly found in freshwater habitats.
Plateumaris dubia
long-horned leaf beetle, Dubious spade beetle
Plateumaris dubia is a species of aquatic leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America, with records from western Canada and Alaska. The species is commonly known as the long-horned leaf beetle or the dubious spade beetle. Like other members of the genus Plateumaris, it is associated with wetland habitats.
Plateumaris nitida
Lustrous reed beetle
Plateumaris nitida is an aquatic leaf beetle in the subfamily Donaciinae, commonly known as the Lustrous reed beetle. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador) and the United States. As a member of the Donaciinae, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats, particularly wetlands with emergent vegetation.
Plauditus cestus
Plauditus cestus is a small mayfly in the family Baetidae, widespread across eastern and central North America. Recent records have extended its known range substantially, including a 1900 km northwestward expansion to the Northwest Territories. The species exhibits notable larval color variation, with some populations showing pronounced abdominal segment coloration.
Plectrocnemia
tube maker caddisflies
Plectrocnemia is a genus of tube maker caddisflies in the family Polycentropodidae comprising more than 120 described species. Larvae are aquatic predators that construct silken capture nets to intercept prey. The genus has been extensively studied for its larval silk production, vibration-mediated predatory behavior, and population genetics. Species occur across Europe and into western Asia, with detailed biological information available for several well-studied species including P. conspersa and P. brevis.
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water springtail
Podura aquatica, commonly known as the water springtail, is one of only four described species in the family Poduridae. It is exclusively aquatic, living its entire life on the surface of still water bodies where it scavenges. The species exhibits specialized sensory adaptations for locating water surfaces through polarized light detection. Adults possess a large, flattened furcula that enables jumping without breaking water surface tension. The species has a Holarctic distribution and is considered abundant across its range.