Water Strider: Characteristics, Habitat, Behavior, and Diet
The water strider—often called a pond skater or river skater—is a common insect in freshwater habitats. Many species belong to the family Gerridae, famous for their ability to glide across the surface of water using long legs and the physics of surface tension. In this article, you’ll learn what...
Are water striders pests or beneficial insects?
Water striders, also known as water mosquitoes, are shallow-water creatures belonging to the order Lepidoptera. They are beneficial insects. Water striders usually live in fresh and salt water. They are carnivorous insects that feed mainly on mosquito larvae, leeches and other small invertebr...