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Gerris sp. - Gerris
Copyright © 2006 Matthew Ireland

Gerris sp. - Gerris
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
April 2, 2006
Size: 1/2"
Can anyone identify this specimen to species?
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Contributed by Matthew Ireland on 2 April, 2006 - 10:10pm
Last updated 5 April, 2006 - 5:13pm

Probably not.
My understanding is that you have to see the underside of the terminal abdominal segments (of a male?) to get a species ID. This is an outstanding image, though, and with the northern location, it will surely limit the number of suspects:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 3 April, 2006 - 3:32pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks...
Thanks again for the compliments :)If you ever want a print of one of my photos just let me know.
… Matthew Ireland, 3 April, 2006 - 7:04pm login or register to post comments

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