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Belostomatidae is a family of freshwater hemipteran insects known as giant water bugs or colloquially as toe-biters, Indian toe-biters, electric-light bugs (because they fly to lights in large numbers), alligator ticks, or alligator fleas (in Florida). They are the largest insects in the order Hemiptera. [1]
Ornamental Texas sage in bloom Texas sage. Texas sage is nicknamed the "barometer bush" due to a commonly held belief that it can predict the rain. According to folklore, the plant goes into bloom in anticipation of upcoming rain. It appears that the plant sometimes blooms because of humidity or low atmospheric pressure, which can occur before ...
Florida bark scorpion Arachnida: Scorpiones: Buthidae: None Cimex lectularius: common bed bug Insecta: Hemiptera: Cimicidae: The common bedbug doesn't utilize a host plant, it is known for seeking human hosts. Circulifer tenellus: beet leafhopper Insecta: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Beets, tomato, chile plants Coptotermes formosanus: Formosan ...
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Salvia coccinea, the blood sage, [1] scarlet sage, Texas sage, or tropical sage, [2] is a herbaceous perennial in the family Lamiaceae that is widespread throughout the Southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America (Colombia, Peru, and Brazil). [2]
Naucoridae is a small family of insects commonly known as the creeping water bugs and saucer bugs. They are similar in appearance and behavior to Belostomatidae (giant water bugs), but considerably smaller, at 0.5–2 cm (0.2–0.8 in) long. Naucoridae are found around the world, but the greatest diversity is in tropical regions.
[28] [29] Some species, such as Oreodytes sanmarkii, occur in exposed areas of waters, [30] whereas many diving beetles species prefer habitats with aquatic plants, [26] [28] [31] especially plants with complex structures, such as sedges and bulrush. [28] Like other insects, their presence can be a good indicator of water quality.