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14(13). Respiratory siphon non retractile, usually long and thin, sometimes relatively short; all tarsi (Ta) 1-segmented; hind tibiae (T) simple
Distribution: Australia wide
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Nepidae 

Nepidae 

siphon long and thin

Nepidae 

siphon short
hind tibiae simple

Nepidae 

tarsi 1-segmented

-Respiratory siphon retractile, short and strap-like, often apices visible; fore tarsi (Ta) 1- or 3-segmented (basal segment very small so may appear 2-segmented); mid and hind tarsi 3-segmented (basal segment very small); hind tibiae (T) usually flattened, with swimming hairs (H)
Distribution: Australia wide
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Belostomatidae 

siphon short and flat

Belostomatidae 

fore tarsi 1-segmented

Belostomatidae 

fore tarsi 3-segmented
(basal segment very small)

Belostomatidae 

mid & hind tarsi 3-segmented
(basal segment very small)

Belostomatidae 

hind tibiae flattened with hairs