Common pond skater — size comparison

This pond skater hunts on still water in ponds, ditches and sheltered river sections. It detects vibrations from small animals. Shorter forelegs grasp prey, whi

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Common pond skater

Gerris lacustris

9 mmAdult individual
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Common pond skaterBody length9 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Common pond skater — size comparison — facts and sources

This pond skater hunts on still water in ponds, ditches and sheltered river sections. It detects vibrations from small animals. Shorter forelegs grasp prey, while the other legs propel and steer it.

Water-repellent leg hairs and surface tension support it on the water. Young grow through successive moults. Adults vary in wing development, affecting their ability to travel between water bodies.

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