Naucoridae
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Naucoridae is a small family of insects commonly known as the creeping water bugs. They are very similar in appearance and behavior to the giant water bugs (Belostomatidae), and also occur in ponds and other still waters. There are approximately 20 genera in 5 subfamilies, distributed worldwide.
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