Common pond skater  (Gerris lacustris)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

Found throughout the British Isles, with the exception of the Outer Hebrides and the Shetland Isles (3).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Inhabits a wide range of water bodies, including garden ponds, ditches, streams and rivers (3).

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