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INSECTS

Mulsant's Water Treader

Mesovelia mulsanti

Insects
Mulsant's Water Treader, Adult
Mulsant's Water Treader, Nymph
Mulsant's Water Treader, Male
3–4 mmLength

True bug in the family Mesoveliidae 3–4 mm long. Lives near water. Feeds on animal prey. Its aquatic larva feeds on animal prey.

There are 14 observations of Mulsant's Water Treader in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, Lanaudière and Estrie, and it has been reported in 4 of the 17 regions. They peak in August and September and become rare from November to May.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Montérégie5
  2. Lanaudière4
  3. Estrie4
  4. Montréal1

Habitat

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