Definitions for: Nepa

[n] type genus of the Nepidae: typical elongate-oval water scorpions

Webster (1913) Definition: Ne"pa, n. [L. nepa scorpion.] (Zo["o]l.)
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.

Synonyms: genus Nepa

See Also: arthropod genus, family Nepidae, Nepidae