Water striders' legs are covered with microsetae, microscopic hairs that trap tiny bubbles of air, allowing them to float on top of the water. Water striders are predacious and carnivorous. The front legs have become shortened and adapted to catching and holding prey while the bug sucks out internal juices. The middle set of legs are used like oars to propel the bug through the water, and the hind legs are used for steering.

Winged Water Strider