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Pond Skater

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Walking on water-bugs.

Habitat:

Freshwaterlake

Notes:

Also known as water striders, water bugs, magic bugs, skimmers, water scooters, water skaters, water skeeters, water skimmers, water skippers, water spiders, or Jesus bugs

Reference Links:

Gerridae

Species ID Suggestions

Water strider

Gerris sp.
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