
Common Pond Skater ©Chris Lawrence
Common pond skater
The common pond skater can be seen 'skating' over the surface of ponds, lakes, ditches and slow-moving rivers. It is predatory, feeding on small insects by detecting vibrations in the water's surface.
Scientific name
Gerris lacustrisWhen to see
April to NovemberSpecies information
Category
Statistics
Length: up to 1.5cmConservation status
Common.