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Tiny Bug on Shore - Microvelia
Copyright © 2012 Stephen_WV

Tiny Bug on Shore - Microvelia
Holly River SP, Webster County, West Virginia, USA
August 11, 2012
Size: 3.0 mm
Tiny bug on shore, seemed to have white scales. Velvet Water Bug, Hebridae?
Contributed by Stephen_WV on 13 August, 2012 - 6:09am
Last updated 6 May, 2023 - 11:48am

Moved
Moved from Hebrus.
… Matthew Pintar, 6 May, 2023 - 11:48am

Moved
Moved from Semiaquatic Bugs.
… v belov, 13 August, 2012 - 7:32am

 
Is this correct?
It seems to be Microvelia (Hemiptera: Veliidae), not Hebridae. Tarsi do not appear to be two-segmented. I can't quite see if the claws are apical or pre-apical and can't determine absence/presence of ocelli. I apologize in advance, if this image was placed correctly.
… Salvador Vitanza, 6 May, 2023 - 8:43am

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