Template:Naucoridae
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Naucoridae
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Naucoridae
- Common name
- Creeping water bug
These shield-shaped insects are common in ponds. They can be distinguished from giant water bugs by the lack of paired structures on the back end. Also, creeping water bugs often have more rounded rear ends than giant water bugs. Whichever of these insects you have, handle with care to avoid a painful bite.
