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Mating water striders

Mating water striders

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Mark Billiau.

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Premium (World), region Antwerp, Belgium

Mating water striders

The water strider is a bug with a very slender and elongated body (8-10mm.) that can really walk on water !

This predatory insect uses its strong forelegs with claws to hunt for small insects and invertebrates.

Dutch name : Schaatsenrijder
German name : Wasserläufer
Latin name : Gerris lacustris

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A big thanks to Adele D. Oliver for the nomination of this picture.

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