Overwintering gerrids usually are macropterous, or with wings, so they can fly back to their aquatic habitat after winter.

It can be found in many types of freshwater and brackish aquatic habitat, including bodies of alkaline water.

In addition to the loss of riverine habitat within the impoundment, most impoundments also seriously alter downstream aquatic habitat.

Minimize aquatic habitat impacts resulting from activities or permits conducted or issued by regulatory authorities.

As water levels in storage reservoirs change throughout the year, aquatic habitat and food source availability become unreliable.