Hemiptera18 species

Family Water Measurers (Hydrometridae)

Hydrometridae is a family in the order Hemiptera. Browse 18 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Hydrometridae (18)

Hydrometra australis

the most common Hydrometra in FL; in earlier keys, the confusion over the identity of H. australis, H. hungerfordi and H. martini led to an incorrect placement for H. australis

Hydrometra hungerfordi

Identification: Note none of the photos of this species on this page are accurately identified.

Water Measurer

Hydrometra stagnorum

Length about 13mm. It has a very long, thin head, a slender body and its antennae resemble a fourth pair of legs. Usually wingless but occasionally fully winged. It often has a dark greyish or even black appearance. Ditches, ponds and slow moving str