How to Identify Veliidae
Veliidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Hemiptera, class Insecta. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Veliidae Species
Microvelia pulchella Westwood, 1834
Microvelia pulchella Westwood, 1834
Microvelia pulchella is a small New World water strider species in the Veliidae …
Velia caprai Tamanini, 1947
Velia caprai Tamanini, 1947
Velia caprai is a small stouter-bodied veliid water bug with a chemical defense …
Microvelia macgregori (Kirkaldy, 1899)
Microvelia macgregori (Kirkaldy, 1899)
Microvelia macgregori is a tiny veliid bug endemic to New Zealand, the only Veli…
Rhagovelia plumbea Uhler, 1894
Rhagovelia plumbea Uhler, 1894
Rhagovelia plumbea is a small veliid water strider found across multiple regions…
Microvelia americana (Uhler, 1884)
Microvelia americana (Uhler, 1884)
Microvelia americana, the Broad-Shouldered Water Strider, is a small Veliidae wa…
Rhagovelia obesa Uhler, 1871
Rhagovelia obesa Uhler, 1871
Rhagovelia obesa is a smaller water strider species of the Veliidae family found…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Veliidae?
Veliidae animals belong to the Hemiptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 7 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 Veliidae?
Veliidae is classified in the order Hemiptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
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