Pond Skaters Collection

Pond skater (Gerris lacustris) on a pond, Hertfordshire, England, UK, June

River Skater (Aquarias najas) adult, on surface of river, River Dart, Dartmoor, Devon, England, September

A Pond Skater (Gerridae) on surface of water, view from above

Gerris lacustris, pond-skater perched on a green water plant, view from above

Pond Skater SPH 2691 On water surface, UK. Lacustris © Steve Hopkin / ardea. com
SPH-2691 Pond SKATER - on water surface UK Gerris lacustris Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Common Pond Skater (Gerris lacustris) adult, resting on water surface, Oxfordshire, England

Common Pond Skater (Gerris lacustris) three adults, feeding on dead Cicada (Cicada orni) on surface of water, Italy

Large pond skaters mating on the surface of a pond containing Canadian pondweed (Elodea canadensis). The male is at top and the female is at bottom

Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Pond Skater, Magnification x 40 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
LRDS-111 Pond Skater Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) Gerris lacustris Magnification x 40 (A4 size: 29.7 cm width) Coloured by hand to enhance natural features

Pond skater - resting on surface of water - Bedfordshire - UK 007649
BB-1840 Pond skater - resting on surface of water Bedfordshire - UK Gerris lacustris Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Pond SKATER - on water surface
SPH-1314 Common Pond SKATER - on water surface UK Gerris lacustris Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Graceful Pond Skaters: Masters of Water Ballet" Witness the mesmerizing dance as they glide effortlessly across the tranquil surface of ponds and rivers. In Hertfordshire, England, a stunning Pond Skater (Gerris lacustris) showcases its delicate beauty in June. Meanwhile, on the River Dart in Devon, another elegant creature emerges - the River Skater (Aquarias najas), gracefully navigating its way through September. From above, we gain a unique perspective of these remarkable insects as they delicately balance on the water's edge. A Gerridae family member perches atop a vibrant green water plant with poise and precision. Captured by Steve Hopkin from ardea. com, this enchanting sight leaves us in awe. Feeding habits reveal their resourcefulness; four Common Pond Skaters delightfully feast upon a Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris). In Bentley, Suffolk, an adult Gerris lacustris discovers sustenance from a drowned wasp floating on the garden pond's surface during July. Resting serenely on Oxfordshire's calm waters or indulging in dead Cicada (Cicada orni) found floating in Italian lakes - these skilled hunters prove their adaptability and survival instincts time and again. Even romance finds its place among these tiny wonders as large pond skaters engage in mating rituals that captivate observers lucky enough to witness such intimate moments. For those who seek closer inspection, Scanning Electron Micrograph provides an astonishing x40 magnification view of these creatures' intricate details. Every minuscule feature becomes apparent - showcasing nature's extraordinary craftsmanship at work. In Bedfordshire's UK waterscape lies yet another captivating scene where a resting pond skater basks peacefully upon the water's surface like royalty reigning over its kingdom and can not just mere insects.