ARKive - Water scorpion - Nepa cinerea- species related by group

Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Water scorpion (Nepa cinerea)

Common pond skater (Gerris lacustris)
The common pond skater (Gerris lacustris) is the most widespread British bug. It is brownish-black in colour, with a narrow body. The... More 13 Images 2 Videos
New Forest cicada (Cicadetta montana)
Cicadas are usually associated with hot countries, so some might find it unusual to learn that Britain has one listed as a native species... More 1 Image 5 Videos
Common froghopper (Philaenus spumarius)
This small, common froghopper is variably patterned with brown, black and white. The wings are held like a tent over the body. It has... More 8 Images 1 Video
Green shield bug (Palomena prasina)
This common bug has a flattened, shield-shaped body, as the name suggests. It is bright green in colour with delicate flecks of black that... More 11 Images 0 videos
Harlequin bug (Lygaeus equestris)
Information on the harlequin bug is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Black bean aphid (Aphis fabae)
Although sometimes called ‘blackfly’, the black bean aphid is actually a true bug (a member of the order Hemiptera). All true bugs are... More 5 Images 1 Video
Water boatman (Notonecta glauca)
The water boatman is a common water bug, which swims on its back and is often seen at the surface of the water. It is light brown in colour... More 17 Images 3 Videos
Madagascan flatid bug (Phromnia rosea)
Information on Phromnia rosea is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Feather-legged assassin bug (Ptilocnemus lemur)
Information on the feather-legged assassin bug is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 1 Video

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