''Aquarius nebularis'' is a species of
water strider
The Gerridae are a family of insects in the order Hemiptera, commonly known as water striders, water skeeters, water scooters, water bugs, pond skaters, water skippers, or water skimmers. Consistent with the classification of the Gerridae as tr ...
in the family
Gerridae
The Gerridae are a family of insects in the order Hemiptera, commonly known as water striders, water skeeters, water scooters, water bugs, pond skaters, water skippers, or water skimmers. Consistent with the classification of the Gerridae as t ...
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[ It is found in the eastern United States from New York south to central Florida and west to Louisiana, Arkansas, and Iowa.][
Adults reach lengths of 14–16 mm.][ ''Aquarius nebularis'' is part of the ''A. elongatus'' species group, being most closely related to '' A. conformis'', a species also found in eastern North America.][
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References
Insects described in 1925
Gerrini
Insects of the United States
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