Hemiptera16 species

Family Pygmy Backswimmers (Pleidae)

Pleidae is a family in the order Hemiptera. Browse 16 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Pleidae (16)

Neoplea striola

Historically considered the most common or only species of the genus in the northern US and southern Canada, but likely represent a complex of cryptic species; has been widely confused with other species, especially N. harnedi