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Record 1 2016-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Universal entry(ies)
Nonecta glauca
Latin
DEF

Any of numerous predaceous aquatic hemipterous insects, of the family Notonectidae, that swim on their backs, and may inflict a painful bite if handled.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Nonecta glauca
Latin
DEF

Insecte hétéroptère cryptocérate commun en France sur les mares, où il chasse de petits insectes qu'il dévore. Il peut nager sur le dos d'où son nom. Type de la famille des notonectidés.

Spanish

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