ABOUT
About Brown Micro Water Strider
A small aquatic insect about 1.5-2.1mm long. Found on Honshu (west of Fukushima Prefecture), Shikoku, and Kyushu, and in the Ryukyu Islands from Kikaijima to Okinawa Island. Commonly seen in dim pools beside small streams and in the shade of rocks, where it preys on small insects that fall onto the water's surface.
SAFETY
Observation Safety Notes
Please enjoy Amami's wildlife through photographs. Some species are protected by law or local ordinance, and capturing or removing them is prohibited. In special protection zones within the national park, collecting any wildlife is prohibited entirely. Please check the notes on this page, and confirm local rules before visiting any site.
