The adult water striders emerge around April and May. It is around this time that females lay eggs where the eggs undergo a process that takes about 12 to 14 days to develop before they are able to hatch.

Where do pond skaters lay eggs?

The pond skater female will carry between two and 20 eggs at a time. She lays them on rocks or vegetation just underneath the water.

Do pond skaters lay eggs?

Often seen in large groups, they 'skate' around on the surface of the water in ponds, lakes, ditches and slow-flowing rivers, feeding on smaller insects which they stab with their sharp mouthparts or 'beaks'. The Common pond skater emerges from hibernation in April and lays its eggs.