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Common Pondskater - Gerris lacustris

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Common Pondskater Common Pondskater - Gerris lacustris dylan Monk's Pond 4 Mar 2021, 8:12 p.m. 2 Dec 2020, 3:09 p.m.
Common Pondskater Common Pondskater - Gerris lacustris dylan Monk's Pond 4 Mar 2021, 8:03 p.m. 2 Dec 2020, 3:01 p.m.
Common Pondskater Common Pondskater - Gerris lacustris dylan Monk's Pond 4 Mar 2021, 8:03 p.m. 2 Dec 2020, 3:01 p.m.
Common Pondskater Common Pondskater - Gerris lacustris dylan Monk's Pond 4 Mar 2021, 8:08 p.m. 2 Dec 2020, 3:06 p.m.
Common Pondskater Common Pondskater - Gerris lacustris dylan Monk's Pond 4 Mar 2021, 8:08 p.m. 2 Dec 2020, 3:06 p.m.
Common Pondskater Common Pondskater - Gerris lacustris dylan Monk's Pond 4 Mar 2021, 8:08 p.m. 2 Dec 2020, 3:06 p.m.

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Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: Any fresh water source e.g. ponds, lakes, reservoirs, slow moving streams and rivers, ditches/dykes, cattle troughs etc. Length: 8-10mm. Adlts seen all year round but peak from April to October.