Identification
Adults:
generally small in size
no visible scutellum
pro- and mesotarsi with 4 visible segments, although considered 'pseudotetramerous' as segment 4 is hidden beneath lobed segment 3
hind tarsal claws subequal in length
Larvae:
usually small in size, with a 'frontal horn', which is basically a frontal projection of the clypeus as seen here:
2-segmented cerci/urogomphi
Contributed by
Tim Loh on 8 February, 2009 - 1:12am
Last updated 24 February, 2009 - 11:42pm