Gerris insperatus
Drake & Hottes, 1925
Gerris insperatus is a water strider in the Gerridae, first described in 1925. Like other members of this , it is adapted to life on the water surface, using surface tension to remain buoyant. The species occurs in North and Middle America. Available documentation for this species is limited compared to better-studied such as Gerris remigis.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gerris insperatus: //ˈɡɛɹɪs ɪnˈspɛɹətəs//
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Distribution
North America and Middle America. Specific country records are not well documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Gerris remigisCommon North American with overlapping range; G. insperatus distinguished by subtle differences in genitalia and body proportions per original description, though field identification is difficult without examination.