Water Strider - Gerris comatus

Size: Less than 10 mm.

Water striders are assisted in walking on water by water-repellent hairs on their feet. They also have claws inserted up above the foot, rather than at the end of the foot. The surface of the water is like a spider's web for water striders. If any unlucky insect breaks the surface tension of the water, it sends a ripple across the surface, thus attracting these super fast insects to race over and eat the unfortunate insect.

Habitat: Pond

comments (2)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

I love them, they are such expert predators! I always look for them but they are so hard to photograph, you did really well! Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! The photo is still a bit blurry, but they are so fast! Definitely tricky to photograph. Surprisingly, this one didn't skitter away when I approached the water, so I was able to get a shot. Posted 6 years ago