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Water Strider - Rheumatobates rileyi <br />
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Habitat: Pond Geotagged,Gerridae,Rheumatobates rileyi,Summer,United States,aquatic insect,water strider Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

''Rheumatobates rileyi'' is a species of water strider in the family Gerridae. It is found in North America. The genus ''Rheumatobates'' is characterized by males having antennae with hook like structures. Males grab females around the head using the antennae and lift them off the water surface. The hind femur appears twisted and a dense cluster of hears are found on the hind femur and tibia in males.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Apr 29, 2021. Captured Sep 13, 2020 10:07 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/197s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm