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Water Strider

Order: Hemiptera - Family: Gerridae

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Spotted on surface of small, slow running stream in rural SW Pennsylvania

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Comments (7)
William_Dembowski
I once saw one jump out of the water. I figured that would slow it down but they move just as quickly on dry land.
YvetteForte
This is awesome! As they're almost impossible to catch! :)
HemaShah
If you look at him carefully ,he looks like a little raft with oars!
HemaShah
Finally get to see him the way he is!
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PublishedAugust 19, 2011

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