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Gerridae
water striders, water bugs, pond skaters, water skippers, Jesus bugs, water skeeters, water scooters, water gliders, water skimmers, puddle flies
Gerridae are a family of true bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) renowned for their ability to walk on water. They possess hydrofuge hairpiles covering the body and specialized leg structures that exploit water surface tension. Most species inhabit freshwater, though the genus Halobates is exceptional as the only truly oceanic insect, living on open ocean surfaces. Over 1,700 species have been described, with body lengths ranging from 2–36 mm. They are predatory, feeding on surface-trapped invertebrates.
Nallachius
pleasing lacewings
Nallachius is a genus of pleasing lacewings in the family Dilaridae, established by Navás in 1909. The genus contains more than 20 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Members are characterized by their distinctive wing venation and relatively broad wings compared to other dilarid genera. Adults are typically nocturnal and attracted to light.