side view of an aquatic water strider (Gerridae species) resting on the surface of water. The long pointed proboscis is used to pierce the body of pre

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side view of an aquatic water strider (Gerridae species) resting on the surface of water. The long pointed proboscis is used to pierce the body of prey

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Size: 5184px × 3888px
Location: Ladner, Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Photo credit: © Ernest Cooper / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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