Code QH539999

Small, stout, velvety bugs, 1-3 mm long, associated with marginal vegetation near fresh water or with stagnant pools. Antennae about as long or a little longer than the head, pronotum trapezoid with prominent 'shoulders'. Prominent bucculae (ridges) extend the length of head and the rostrum (labium) rests in a deep groove between them. Tarsi 2-segmented (the first segment minute). Pronotum and corium (when present) without deep puncture marks. Forewing without a costal fracture; the membrane, when present, without veins.

Reference:

Carver, M., Gross, G.F. and Woodward, T.E. (1991) Hemiptera. pp. 429-509. In: CSIRO, Insects of Australia. Volume 1. Melbourne University Press, Carlton, Victoria.