Notonecta irrorata Uhler, 1879 is a animal in the Notonectidae family, order Hemiptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Notonecta irrorata Uhler, 1879
Notonecta irrorata is a North American backswimmer species that repels Culex mosquito oviposition in ponds.
Notonecta irrorata is a backswimmer species native to North America. It was first described by Philip Reese Uhler in 1879. Researchers have observed that when this species is present in ponds, it discourages Culex mosquitoes from laying eggs.
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