How to Identify Nepidae
Nepidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Hemiptera, class Insecta. The family contains 11 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Nepidae Species
Nepa apiculata Uhler, 1862
Nepa apiculata Uhler, 1862
Nepa apiculata is a leaf-bodied water scorpion species found in eastern North Am…
Ranatra fusca Palisot de Beauvois, 1820
Ranatra fusca Palisot de Beauvois, 1820
Ranatra fusca, the brown water scorpion, is a carnivorous North American water s…
Ranatra quadridentata Stål, 1862
Ranatra quadridentata Stål, 1862
Ranatra quadridentata is a waterscorpion species in the Nepidae family, found in…
Curicta scorpio Stål, 1862
Curicta scorpio Stål, 1862
Curicta scorpio is a waterscorpion species in the Nepidae family found in Centra…
Laccotrephes tristis (Stål, 1854)
Laccotrephes tristis (Stål, 1854)
Laccotrephes tristis is an Australian water scorpion species with a characterist…
Nepa cinerea Linnaeus, 1758
Nepa cinerea Linnaeus, 1758
Nepa cinerea is a water scorpion species found across parts of Europe, Africa, a…
Ranatra linearis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Ranatra linearis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Ranatra linearis is a brown swimming insect species with adults that can fly, ty…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Nepidae?
Nepidae animals belong to the Hemiptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 11 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Nepidae?
Nepidae is classified in the order Hemiptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 11 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
Start Exploring Nature Today
Download iNature for free. 10 identifications on us. No account needed. No credit card required.
Download Free on App Store
