Striped Water striders, commonly called Pond Skaters, skim along the waters surface and detect prey by vibrations on the surface meniscus.

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Striped Water striders, commonly called Pond Skaters, skim along the waters surface and detect prey by vibrations on the surface meniscus. They quickly pounce on any prey that lands off the surface.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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