Hussey-1948
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Metrobates anomalus
Metrobates anomalus is a water strider species in the family Gerridae, described by Hussey in 1948. It belongs to the genus Metrobates, a group of semiaquatic bugs known for their ability to walk on water surfaces using hydrophobic leg adaptations. The species is part of the subfamily Trepobatinae and tribe Metrobatini, which are primarily associated with running water habitats. Very little specific biological information is documented for this particular species.