Gerris marginatus
Say, 1832
pond water strider
Gerris marginatus is a of water strider in the Gerridae, inhabiting ponds across a broad geographic range spanning Central America, North America, and South America. Research has demonstrated that risk, particularly from (Notonecta undulata), profoundly influences its , reducing mating activity, general activity, and feeding activity while increasing use. Surprisingly, food availability has not been shown to significantly affect these behavioral patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gerris marginatus: /ˈɡɛr.ɪs mɑr.ɡɪˈneɪ.təs/
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Habitat
Ponds
Distribution
Central America, North America, and South America
Behavior
risk from (Notonecta undulata) reduces mating activity, general activity in both sexes, and feeding activity in females, while increasing use by both sexes. Food availability has not been observed to significantly affect activity, use, feeding , or mating behavior.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Field Guide Selected References
- Field Guide
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Chauliognathus marginatus - Entomology Today
- Pixelated Entomology: Analyzing Beetles' Flower Use Through Digital Samples
- Green Light: New ID Test Ready for Invasive Mealybug Pest
- Effects of Predation Risk and Food Availability on the Activity, Habitat Use, Feeding Behavior and Mating Behavior of a Pond Water Strider, Gerris marginatus (Hemiptera)