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Water bug see shadow on leaf

Water bug see shadow on leaf

Gerridae is a family of true bugs in the order Hemiptera, commonly known as water striders, water bugs, pond skaters, skimmers, water scooters, water skeeters, ...
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Gerridae is a family of true bugs in the order Hemiptera, commonly known as water striders, water bugs, pond skaters, skimmers, water scooters, water skeeters, water skippers, water spiders, or Jesus bugs. Water striders use the high surface tension of water and long, hydrophobic legs to help them stay above water. The middle legs used for rowing have particularly well developed fringe hairs on the tibia and tarsus to help increase movement through the ability to thrust. The hind pair of legs are used for steering.
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Great lighting. A very simple and yet complex and pleasing picture. Well done.

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Nice image and interesting write up :-)

love that you got the bug into the shot.

voted. good luck Ernesto!

good entry...voted

Good one Ernesto voted

beautiful shot, thanks for adding to project I hadn't thought about critters that live in water

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