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Water Strider - Gerris
Copyright © 2000 Charles Schurch Lewallen

Water Strider - Gerris
Henryetta, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, USA
August 19, 2000
Size: 18mm
I have this identified as Gerris remigis but it was 6 years ago and I can not remember how or who identified it.
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Contributed by Charles Schurch Lewallen on 9 November, 2006 - 8:32pm
Last updated 10 November, 2006 - 3:19pm

Yes.
At that size, leaves little chance it is anything else. Wonderful image.
… Eric R. Eaton, 10 November, 2006 - 2:12pm login or register to post comments

 
Water Strider
Thanks Eric.
… Charles Schurch Lewallen, 10 November, 2006 - 3:17pm login or register to post comments

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