Mesovelia sp. (Water treader)

Family Mesoveliidae

These semi-aquatic bugs occurring on the surface and edges of still and slow-flowing waters. They are able to walk or run on the surface film due to tufts of hydrophobic hair on their tarsi (feet). Their food is small invertebrates that fall on the water surface.

Mesovelia sp. is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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Species information

Mesovelia sp. Scientific name
Water treader Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
652m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

Maps
Bruce Ridge Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill
Places
Bruce, ACT

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