Water-skater
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Stenus angustus
Stenus angustus is a rove beetle in the subfamily Steninae, known for their specialized adaptations for life near water. Members of the genus Stenus exhibit a range of water-gliding abilities, with some species capable of skimming across water surfaces using gland secretions that reduce surface tension. This species is documented from North America, with records from both Canada and the United States.
Stenus colon
Stenus colon is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, commonly referred to as a water skater due to its association with moist habitats. It was described by Thomas Say in 1831 and occurs across eastern and central North America. The species belongs to the large genus Stenus, which contains over 3,000 described species worldwide, many of which are semi-aquatic or inhabit wet environments.
Stenus erythropus
water skater
Stenus erythropus is a species of rove beetle in the subfamily Steninae, commonly referred to as a water skater. It was described by F. E. Melsheimer in 1844. The species occurs in North America across Canada and the northeastern and midwestern United States. Like other members of the genus Stenus, it possesses the ability to glide on water surfaces using specialized gland secretions that reduce surface tension.
Stenus flavicornis
water skater
Stenus flavicornis is a species of rove beetle in the subfamily Steninae, commonly referred to as a water skater. It was described by Erichson in 1840 and is native to North America. Members of the genus Stenus are known for their ability to glide on water surfaces using specialized gland secretions that reduce surface tension. Some species in this genus are also notable for their unique prey-capture mechanism involving eversible mouthparts.