Micronecta striata (Fieb.), with an average length of 10.4mm for males and 10.8mm for females, features a broadly elongated body. The general coloration is a dull ochraceous hue, characterized by coarse and dark punctures. The head exhibits obscure oblique fasciae along its margins, while the pronotum shows similar markings. The scutellum bears short setae and obscure central discal fasciae, with two marginal spots before the apex and conum, along with some indistinct discal patches, all black. The connexivum alternates between ochraceous and piecous, while the membrane appears greyish-brown with darker veins. Body regions beneath and legs are ochraceous, with coarsely and darkly punctate sternum and abdomen, the latter displaying lateral spotting with piecous. Antennae are piecous, with luteous signs on certain segments. The body comprises three distinct regions: head, thorax, and abdomen. The posterior part of the head is overlapped by the anterior collar of the prothorax, and a beak extends back along the ventral surface to the fourth abdominal segment. Two dark brown compound eyes are dorsolaterally situated on the head. The thorax consists of three segments: prothorax, mesothorax, and metathorax, with the prothorax being the largest and having canulate ventral margins. The meso- and metathoracic segments are fused into the prothorax, each bearing a pair of wings dorsally. During repose, the forewings or hemelytra are folded cross-wise. Each thoracic segment terminates in a pair of claws. The abdomen comprises ten segments, with the last four telescopic and concealed, and the terminal segment entirely membranous. The dorsal side of the abdomen is covered by the forewing scutellum, leaving only the lateral margin exposed. The abdomen’s terga and sterna are membranous, while the head, thorax, and scutellum are chitinous. Micronecta striata (Fieb.) 1898 measures 3 to 4mm in length, with a pale yellow head, somewhat discolored at the base. Pronotum features markings on the anterior and posterior margins, along with a central transverse line. Hemelytra display longitudinal black lines. The body beneath is uniformly pale yellow. They typically have a somber-colored, heavy, smooth, tough exoskeleton. The forelegs are raptorial, often equipped with one or two rows of spines or stiff bristles. Middle legs are long and used for walking and clinging, while hind legs are furnished with stiff swimming hairs, facilitating rapid swimming motions. In females, the abdomen is asymmetrical, with one side greatly reduced, while males possess a hidden genital capsule containing genital claspers and stylets.