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Water Measurers
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Water Measurers

Hydrometridae

Hydrometridae is a family of semi-aquatic insects, known as marsh treaders or water measurers. They have a characteristic elongated head and body which makes them resemble a yardstick for measuring the water surface.

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5 branches of this family, most-observed first

Hydrometrinae

subfamilyHydrometrinae

Spelaeometra

genusSpelaeometra

Heterocleptinae

subfamilyHeterocleptinae

Limnobatodinae

subfamilyLimnobatodinae

Cephalometra

genusCephalometra

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