Common Water Strider
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| Common Water Strider (Gerris remigis) |
| 1/2-5/8" (12-16 mm). Flattened, elongate. Dark brown to black. Short fore legs. Long slender middle and hind legs. Mostly wingless. |
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Size:
1/2-5/8" (12-16 mm). |
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Food:
Aquatic insects, including mosquito larvae that rise to the surface, and terrestrial insects that drop into water. |
Habitat:
Surfaces of ponds, slow streams, and other quiet waters. |
Range:
Throughout North America. |
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Hunting Information:
Non Game Animal
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