Water scorpion  (Nepa cinerea)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

This water bug is common and widespread throughout Britain, with the exception of northern Scotland, where it becomes rare (3).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Shows a preference for still waters in shallow ponds and lakes but is also found in brackish dykes and streams. In all cases, it requires plenty of aquatic weeds (2).

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