About Pelocoris femoratus (Palisot de Beauvois, 1820)
Pelocoris femoratus is a species of creeping water bug that belongs to the family Naucoridae. It can be found across Central America, North America, and South America. This species prefers still water habitats that have a high density of vegetation. Females lay their eggs on submerged plants. Pelocoris femoratus feeds on other arthropods, and actively catches its prey while swimming. The bugs are active from spring through autumn, and they can deliver a painful bite if handled improperly.
