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Common Water Strider

Gerris remigis

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

Common Water Striders have very good vision and move quickly on the water. The short front legs of a water strider are for grabbing prey. The middle legs push the insect forward, and the hind legs steer. The shape of their legs and their light weight keep them from breaking through the surface.

Habitat:

Mendocino Botanical Garden

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PublishedMay 31, 2016

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