#gerris lacustris

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Gerrids bearing water mites

Gerrids bearing water mites

Pond skater (Gerris lacustris) with parasitic water mites. Rio Sor, Galicia, Spain

If anyone is looking for a new hobby, I can thoroughly recommend gerrid-watching! It might not be as popular as bird or butterfly watching, but observing the movements and behaviour of Gerridae – commonly known as pond skaters or water striders – is a fascinating and rewarding pastime! These amazing bugs – yes…

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Punaises d'eau (Gerris lacustris) accouplés sur une feuille de nénuphar

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Pond Skaters VIII by Dom Greves Via Flickr: Pond skater (Gerris sp.) with prey on river surface. Surrey, UK. The pond skater uses its front legs to sense the vibrations produced by prey on the water's surface. It then grasps the insect, punctures its body with its claws, and sucks out the sustaining juices. photo.domgreves.com

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ode al gerris lacustris

ode al gerris lacustris

farneta, una domenica d’agosto di cielo splendente e di forte mal di testa. al mulin di cima si possono tuffare i piedi nell’acqua marmata e schiarire i pensieri. si possono guardare splendere le foglie del noce di fronte, alto e imponente, si può dolorosamente constatare che i pini sono caduti e non sono stati ripiantati, si può vedere come tutto sia invecchiato, inselvatichito, imboschito. non…

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PHOTO #25 Pond Skater (Gerris lacustris)