Rheumatobates rileyi explained

Rheumatobates rileyi is a species of water strider in the family Gerridae. It is found in North America. The genus Rheumatobates is characterized by males having antennae with hook like structures. Males grab females around the head using the antennae and lift them off the water surface. The hind femur appears twisted and a dense cluster of hears are found on the hind femur and tibia in males.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Rowe, L.. Westlake, K.P.. Currie, D.C.. 2006. Functional significance of elaborate secondary sexual traits and their evolution in the water strider genus Rheumatobates. Canadian Entomologist. 138. 4. 568–577. 10.4039/n06-811. 85301723.
  2. Westlake, K.P.. Rowe, L.. Currie, D.C.. 2000. Phylogeny of the water strider genus Rheumatobates (Heteroptera: Gerridae). Systematic Entomology. 25. 2. 125–145. 10.1046/j.1365-3113.2000.00098.x. 85432585.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Rheumatobates rileyi".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.