




Gerris
Gerris, also known as water striders, are special insects that can walk on water! They have long legs that help them glide across the surface, making them look like they are dancing on the water.
Hábitat: Wetlands
The Gerris is a slender, dark-bodied insect often seen on water. It has six long, thin legs, with the front two shorter for grasping prey. Its distinctive silver underside helps it blend in from below.





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Some species of Gerris can grow wings and fly away to find new water sources!
Their middle legs are like oars, pushing them across the water incredibly fast!
They can even mate while balancing on the water's surface, what acrobats!
Water striders use their short front legs to grab and hold onto their insect meals!
Gerris can walk on water's surface because of their light weight and special hydrophobic leg hairs that repel water.
Gerris has super sensitive leg hairs that detect tiny vibrations on the water, helping them find food or avoid danger.
Gerris has microscopic hairs on their legs that trap air bubbles, helping them stay dry and float effortlessly.
Water striders are tiny hunters, snatching other insects that fall onto the water's surface.
Anas platyrhynchos
A common duck that preys on aquatic insects.
Culex pipiens
Gerris preys on mosquito larvae and adults on the water.
Perca fluviatilis
A freshwater fish that hunts surface-dwelling insects.
Se caracteriza por tener los dedos conectados por una membrana, lo que generalmente ayuda a nadar.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste principalmente en insectos y otros pequeños invertebrados.
Este rasgo de hábitat identifica especies que se encuentran en humedales, que son áreas de tierra saturadas de agua, ya sea permanente o estacionalmente, e incluyen marismas, pantanos y ciénagas.
Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en tejido animal.
Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.
Relativo a especies que son significativamente más pequeñas que lo típico o promedio de su tipo.
Este rasgo identifica a los organismos que exhiben una rapidez excepcional en sus movimientos para cazar, escapar o desplazarse.
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Gerris are harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
10-15 mm
30-90 días
Water striders are tiny hunters, snatching other insects that fall onto the water's surface.
Wetlands
Ambush
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