Limnoporus notabilis

(Drake & Hottes, 1925)

Limnoporus notabilis is a of water strider in the Gerridae, occurring across North America. As a member of the Limnoporus, it inhabits freshwater surface where it moves via surface tension. The species has been documented in 863 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is relatively well-observed among North American water striders.

Limnoporus notabilis by (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Water Strider on Lily Lake (15058406522) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Water Strider on Lily Lake (15058406212) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Limnoporus notabilis: /ˌlɪmnəˈpɔːrəs noʊˈtæbɪlɪs/

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Habitat

Freshwater surface including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. As a water strider, it occupies the air-water interface where surface tension supports locomotion.

Distribution

North America; specifically the Western Nearctic region excluding Beringia, with records from Canada and the United States including California.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described by Drake & Hottes in 1925.