E80 - The Salty Surfer (WATER STRIDERS)

Kelly and Amanda continue wet bug summer with a discussion of another true bug. These hemipterans have conquered the water surface of ponds, streams, rivers, lakes, and even the open ocean. Tangents include pokemon, New Jersey, doctor parties, mantis shrimps and some of our past characters. Also Amanda shares terrible story about almost eating a spider.

Bug discussion begins around 10:15

Kelly's field notes: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-salty-surfer

Water strider jumping video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsD8wahyRq8

 

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