Aquarius remigis

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Common Name: Common Water Strider

Not Evaluated [NE] | (IUCN 3.1)

Identifying Features

Common water striders are 3/4" long with long hind and middle legs. Their body is gray to black in color.

They are found in lakes, ponds, and streams across the US.

These insects skate across the water’s surface, and feed upon smaller insects. They will overwinter in leaves near the water.

Common water striders will lay their eggs on the water edges.

Featured image by Tim McCormack