The Gerridae are a family of insects in the order Hemiptera, commonly known as water striders, water skeeters, water scooters, water bugs, pond skaters, water skippers, water gliders, water …

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Nov 8, 2022 · Water striders – also known as pond skaters, water skippers, Jesus bugs, or water skeeters – belong to the family Gerridae. There are over 1,700 species in this family, many of …

The Gerridae (Pl. III. 4, 5), with eight subfamilies, comprise one of the largest families of the semiaquatic Heteroptera, and occupy a wide variety of habitats, from the open ocean to high …

Water strider, any insect of the family Gerridae (order Heteroptera), which numbers about 350 species. Water striders, often seen running or skating in groups over the surface of a pond or …

Gerridae uses the small hairs on its body and legs for moving across the wate surface. The head is usually elongated in front of the eyes to form a rostrum. The development of the wings can …

Water striders are about a half-inch long with a thin body and three sets of legs. The water strider's secret is its legs. The legs have tiny hairs that repel water and capture air. By …

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Gerridae are found almost world wide in the UK, Europe through to Asia, the American continent, S. Africa, Australia, but not as yet in New Zealand waters. They are aquatic predators and …

The Gerridae are a family of insects in the order Hemiptera, commonly known as water striders, water bugs, pond skaters, water skippers, or jesus bugs. Consistent with the classification of …