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Aquarius paludum
A pair of common water striders copulating. One of the biggest members of the Gerridae family, with more than 15 mm long. It has a yellow band on both sides of pronotum and wide lateral projections of the abdomen. They have two annual generations, both winged. .
Spotted at a mountain river. Parque Natural de Sierra de Gredos.
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/400 sec.; f/10; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash
Spotted on Jun 20, 2014
Submitted on Sep 15, 2014
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