Kebnat
INSECTS

River belostoma

Belostoma flumineum

Insects
Native
River belostoma, Adult
River belostoma, Nymph
River belostoma, Male
2–2.5 cmLength

True bug in the family Belostomatidae 2–2.5 cm long. Lives in marshes and near water. Feeds on insects and animal prey. Its aquatic larva feeds on animal prey.

There are 74 observations of River belostoma in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, Outaouais and Estrie, and it has been reported in 11 of the 17 regions. They peak in August and September.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Montérégie15
  2. Outaouais14
  3. Estrie13
  4. Montréal13
  5. Laval6
  6. Laurentides5
  7. Capitale-Nationale3
  8. Mauricie2
  9. Lanaudière1
  10. Centre-du-Québec1
  11. Abitibi-Témiscamingue1

Habitat

MarshAlexander Rumpel
Water’s edgeGogerr

Similar species

American Giant Water BugLethocerus americanus