NEPA

Nepa, genus Nepa

(noun) type genus of the Nepidae: typical elongate-oval water scorpions

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Ne"pa, n. Etym: [L. nepa scorpion.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A genus of aquatic hemipterus insects. The species feed upon other insects and are noted for their voracity; -- called also scorpion bug and water scorpion.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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