This is a shot from my trip to the Daintree a couple of months ago. I found this water strider on a still pool by the side of the path. There were about six or seven of theses insects wandering about on the surface. I think this species is called Limnometra cursitans - but I could be well off the track there.
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Great shot of the strider! I haven't seen one in a long time.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo. In Norway we call them "Vannløper" (Running-on-water)
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such a great shot!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have seen these insects while walking along the streams here. Cool capture, Stewart! Have a great day!
ReplyDeletei never see these guys on our pond.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen these guys either, but what a great shot, Stewart!! Hope your week goes well!
ReplyDeletegood shot! often they move very fast and difficult to capture.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing looking creature! Good shot!
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting insect! You're always showing me something I've never seen before. Wonderful capture.
ReplyDeleteI had difficulty getting their photos, as they are mostly always moving their bodies even if on just the same spot. Wriggling might be the term!
ReplyDeleteWonderful picture! One of the lots of miracles nature provides for us ...
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Such an interesting photo. I would never think of stopping to watch a water spider and take time to photograph it,.....this post is like it's from national geographic!!! Well done.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen a Water Strider for years. Trouble is a lot of the places you used to see them have been built over for housing.
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Pretty terrific shot!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot Stewart!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen one of these. This is great. I love seeing new things like this.
ReplyDeleteI always think those water bugs are strange little creatures. Glad you're back safely from your trip!
ReplyDeleteIt seems like these guys are everywhere. Nice photo Stewart!
ReplyDeleteI've always thought these bugs were fun to look at and watch. Thanks for sharing your photo.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo!
ReplyDeleteI've tried to photograph these, but it seems like every time, just as I get the camera focused, off they go in a different direction!
Have a great day!
Lea
Lea's Menagerie
Lovely shot! They are fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteExcellent shot of this interesting looking critter. You sound like you've been a busy man Stewart, I hope not too busy to make time out everyday for yourself!
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