Water Striders (IMAGE)

German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig

Water Striders

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Contrary to the trend for land-dwelling insects, the number of freshwater insects has increased. This could be due to effective water protection measures. The photo shows common water striders (Gerris lacustris) while mating.

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Oliver Thier

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