species of the day: Halobates spp.

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http://www.zmuc.dk/EntoWeb/Halobates/Halobat1.htm

The evolutionary success of insects on land is unparalleled among the metazoans. Although many insects occur in marine habitats, the only oceanic habitat colonized by insects is the sea-air interface.

Five species of sea skaters or ocean striders, genus Halobates (Hemiptera- Heteroptera, Gerridae) are widespread in tropical oceans and both adults and juveniles spend their entire lives on the sea surface.

Eggs on a floating Spirulla shell

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Yes! They're nifty. jinian pointed them out to me when she was working there.