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Club-horned water skater

Club-horned water skater

Stenus clavicornis

A species of Stenus

Stenus clavicornis is a species of water skater in the family of beetles known as Staphylinidae.

General Info About Club-horned water skater
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Attributes of Club-horned water skater
Colors
Brown
Black
Habitat
Grass tussock; moss; flood debris
Adult Food Sources
Small arthropods, springtails, aphids, other small insects, mites
Larva Food Source
Small invertebrates, springtails, nematodes, mites, insect larvae
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Life Cycle of Club-horned water skater
Egg The embryonic club-horned water skater develops within a protective casing. Size is minuscule, color often blends with the environment, and there is no independent movement.
Larva Once hatched, the larvae exhibit increased size and motility as they voraciously feed. They lack wings and have a worm-like appearance with distinctive coloration and segmentation.
Pupal In this transitional stage, the club-horned water skater is immobile and encapsulated. Major internal and external changes occur as it prepares for adulthood, shifting form and color substantially.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult club-horned water skater displays hardened exoskeleton, wings, and functioning reproductive organs. It is fully mobile, with coloration and shape adapted for its ecological niche.
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Predators of Club-horned water skater Larvae
Frogs, toads, ground beetles, hunting spiders, ants, birds
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Predators of Adult Club-horned water skater
Birds, small mammals, spiders, predaceous insects
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Interesting Facts About Club-horned water skater
The peculiar club-horned water skater utilizes a special propulsion technique that allows it to skim across the water surface when escaping predators.
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Scientific Classification of Club-horned water skater
Class
Bugs
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Order
Beetles
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Genus
Stenus
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Adult Habitat of Club-horned water skater
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Rotting and Decaying Matter, Urban and Suburban Areas
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Habitat Preferences of Club-horned water skater Through Different Life Stages
The egg stage of club-horned water skater is often found in moist soil or under decaying leaves where the female deposits them. Larvae, once hatched, continue to reside in similar environments, such as moist leaf litter or decayed wood, feeding on smaller organisms. Pupation typically occurs in a protected space within these habitats, possibly creating a small chamber in the soil. For adult club-horned water skater, the search extends to the ground surface in areas abundant with vegetation and organic debris, as well as on the leaves of plants where they hunt for prey.
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How and Where Can You Find Club-horned water skater at Different Life Stages
Egg Club-horned water skater eggs are tiny and often laid in hidden spots. To find them, inspect the soil or leaf litter in areas rich in organic matter using a magnifying glass.
Larva Club-horned water skater larvae can commonly be found under rocks, logs, in leaf litter, or in the soil. Gently turn over such objects or sift through litter to locate them.
Pupal Pupation of club-horned water skater occurs in secluded places. Look for club-horned water skater pupae near the larval habitat, often underground or in decaying wood.
Adult Adult club-horned water skater are active predators and can be seen on the move across the ground or on vegetation. Find them by searching areas with plenty of small insects, using a sweep net or examining the undersides of leaves, branches, and ground litter.
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Beneficial Effects of Club-horned water skater
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Purpose
Feed Itself
Diets
Small Arthropods, Aphids
Club-horned water skater is adept at hunting smaller pests. In both the larval and adult stages, it preys on small arthropods, primarily aphids. Their prey is used to feed themselves. A fascinating fact about club-horned water skater is its ability to capture prey using a specialized secretion that immobilizes the victim, making club-horned water skater a formidable predator in its microhabitat.
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