notonectidae

• Família taxonômica de insetos aquáticos predadores conhecidos popularmente como notonectídeos ou barqueiros, que vivem em água doce e nadam de barriga para cima.

A taxonomic family of aquatic carnivorous insects, commonly known as backswimmers, which are found in freshwater habitats and are known for their ability to swim upside down.

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   A family of aquatic insects, commonly known as backswimmers, that are predatory and live in freshwater habitats.

   Insetos aquáticos carnívoros

   • Notonectidae are often found in ponds and slow-moving streams.
   • These insects swim upside down, which is a distinctive behavior of Notonectidae.
   • The diet of Notonectidae consists mainly of small invertebrates and even small fish.