Microvelia sp. (genus) (Riffle bug)

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'Small water striders' or 'Riffle bugs' (family Veliidae) are small aquatic (or sometimes semi-aquatic) bugs that live on the water surface where they predate other small invertebrates. This habitat is shared with other bugs such as Water striders (Gerridae) and Water measurers (Hydrometridae), as well as Whirligig beetles (Gyrinidae).

Microvelia sp. (genus) is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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Microvelia sp. (genus) (Riffle bug) at Uriarra Recreation Reserve - 17 Nov 2023 by KorinneM

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Microvelia sp. (genus) (Riffle bug) at Uriarra Recreation Reserve - 17 Nov 2023 by KorinneM

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Species information

Microvelia sp. (genus) Scientific name
Riffle bug Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
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Location information

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Uriarra Recreation Reserve

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