There are so many local names for this insect: water strider, water skipper, water skimmer, water bug… got any more?
Pond skipper.
Jesus bugs
Shoemaker (Zapatero) in my part of the world
There are so many local names for this insect: water strider, water skipper, water skimmer, water bug… got any more?
Pond skipper.
Jesus bugs
Shoemaker (Zapatero) in my part of the world
All things green, outdoors, and nature-y. Whether it’s animals in their natural habitat, hiking trails and mountains, or planting a little garden for yourself (and everything in between), you can talk about it here.
See also our Environment community, which is focused on weather, climate, climate change, and stuff like that.
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