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A pair/couple of pond skaters mating on water. They are 15 - 20 mm in length. The male (on top) does not have wings, this may show that the males of this species are wingless of just that this male is still a little too young. This species are one of the most common Gerridae species in Sabah.
The edge of the lake in Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), Sandakan, Sabah.
>>>Map accuracy : 50 m diameter. Warning: Age-restricted, Contains adult content. Fun Fact: These water skimmers are also named as Jesus Bug for their ability to walk (skate) on water using water surface tension.
Spotted on Jun 7, 2010
Submitted on Nov 30, 2013
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