Notonectidae is a cosmopolitan family of aquatic insects in the order Hemiptera, commonly called backswimmers because they swim "upside down" (inverted). They are all predators and typically …

Backswimmer, (family Notonectidae), any of a group of insects (order Heteroptera) that occur worldwide and are named for their ability to swim on their backs, which are shaped like the keel and sides of a …

Jul 28, 2024 · Suborder Heteroptera (True Bugs) Infraorder Nepomorpha (Aquatic Bugs) Superfamily Notonectoidea Family Notonectidae (Backswimmers) Other Common Names Water Bees, Water …

These insects are predaceous and pursue their prey by sneaking under the victim’s body and sucking on their body fluids. Order: Hemiptera, suborder Heteroptera.

Feb 25, 2013 · The name tells you just about everything you need to know about members of the family Notonectidae. Backswimmers do just that; they swim upside down, on their backs. The scientific …

Sometimes called “water bees” or “water wasps,” backswimmers are predaceous and can deliver a painful bite if mishandled. True to their name, they swim belly-up, and their backs are keeled like a …

There are actually four species of backswimmer (family Notonectidae) in the UK. Backswimmers are sometimes known as 'greater water boatmen', but the term backswimmer is used to avoid confusion …