Broad?shouldered Water Strider

Introduction to the Broad Shouldered Water Strider: This species is native to Ohio. It is known for skating on water.

Habitat and Role: It lives on pond surfaces. It feeds on insects.

Five Facts: It uses surface tension, is harmless, is widespread, is fast, and hunts on water.

Educational Importance: This species teaches about physics. It also supports lessons on predator behavior.

Scientific Notes and Species Breakdown: It belongs to Gerridae. It is recognized for long legs.

Ohio Expert Opinion: The broad shouldered water strider is a native Ohio water insect.