Pelocoris femoratus

Pelocoris femoratus

"Pelocoris femoratus" is a species of creeping water bug in the family Naucoridae. It is found in Central America, North America, and South America. They prefer still water with a high density of vegetation and eggs are laid on submerged plants.
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Food

They feed on other arthropods and actively catch them while swimming. They are active from spring to autumn and can give a painful bite if not handled properly.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderHemiptera
FamilyNaucoridae
GenusPelocoris
SpeciesP. femoratus