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Freshwater Hydra | 02
Freshwater Hydra, Hydra sp. Class: Hydrozoa, Order: Anthoathecata England, UK Freshwater hydra, often simply referred to as hydra, are small, freshwater animals belonging to the phylum Cnidaria. They are members of the genus Hydra and are commonly found in freshwater … Continued
Damselfly nymph | 01
Aquatic nymph stage of Damselfly insect. Close view of head and thorax showing face mask, mouth parts and embryonic wing stubs. England, UK Family Coenagrionidae. The aquatic stage of a damselfly’s life cycle is the larval phase, which occurs in … Continued
Aquatic Mayfly larva | 02
Colour photo of aquatic (European) Mayfly larva stage living in freshwater before emerging as a free flying, terrestrial adult insect. Close up view showing head. European mayflies, like their counterparts in other parts of the world, undergo a complex life … Continued
Perons Tree Frog, Litoria peronii – 03
Peron’s Tree Frog, Litoria peronii. Sometimes known as the emerald-spotted tree frog, emerald-speckled tree frog, laughing tree frog. Commonly found across NSW, Australia. Family: Pelodryadidae Photo shows adult on brown fronds of an Australian Tree Fern (Dicksonia), Bowral, Southern Highlands. … Continued
The Eastern Banjo frog, Pobblebonk | 02
The Eastern Banjo frog, also known as Pobblebonk. Limnodynastes dumerilii. A burrowing frog. Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia
The Eastern Banjo frog, Pobblebonk | 01
The Eastern Banjo frog, also known as Pobblebonk. Limnodynastes dumerilii. A burrowing frog. Images show frog burying itself in soil. Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia
Tropical forest frog in hand
Small tropical forest frog sitting in the palm of a human hand. Camaguey region, Cuba, Central America Caribbean region. Small rainforest frogs face numerous challenges that contribute to their plight, these vary between species and locations but some common threats … Continued
Common Toad, Bufo bufo
Black and white photograph of Common Toad, Bufo bufo. Small juvenile Common Toad on sandy soil, Thursley Common, Surrey, England, UK.
Large Red Damselfly, Pyrrhosoma nymphula
Creative black and white photograph of Large Red Damselfly, Pyrrhosoma nymphula on heather shrub. Close view of head and thorax. Thursley Common, Surrey, UK
Common Blue butterfly, Polyommatus icarus
Creative black and white photograph of Common Blue butterfly on leaves, shows distinctive spots on folded wings. Photographed in the UK.
Common European frog, Rana temporaria
Common European frog Rana temporaria. Image shows close up view of head. Photographed in the UK, South East England.
Diving Bell spider | Water Spider, Argyroneta aquatica – 02
Shows adult Diving Bell spider or Water Spider, Argyroneta aquatica (believed female) making a bubble nest amongst freshwater pond weeds. A unique spider species that spends almost all of it’s life underwater. Found in clean freshwater habitats, heavily vegetated such … Continued
Mosquito egg raft – 03
Mosquito egg raft on surface of water with green floating leaves. After hatching the mosquito larva will live for a period of time as aquatic microbial feeders eating plankton, small algae etc. These larvae are often known as wrigglers or … Continued
Mosquito egg raft – 02
Mosquito egg raft on surface of water. Aquatic eggs. After hatching the mosquito larva will live for a period of time as aquatic microbial feeders eating plankton, small algae etc. These larvae are often known as wrigglers or tumblers. Family: … Continued
Mosquito egg raft – 01
Mosquito egg raft on surface of water. Aquatic eggs. After hatching the mosquito larva will live for a period of time as aquatic microbial feeders eating plankton, small algae etc. These larvae are often known as wrigglers or tumblers. Family: … Continued
Aquatic Mayfly larva | 01
BW photo of aquatic (European) Mayfly larva stage living in freshwater before emerging as a free flying, terrestrial adult insect. European mayflies, like their counterparts in other parts of the world, undergo a complex life cycle with distinct stages, including … Continued
Dragonfly nymph
Dragonfly nymph. Aquatic larva stage living in freshwater before emerging as a free flying, terrestrial adult insect. Possibly taxon family Libellulidae. England, UK.
Freshwater Hydra | 01
Freshwater Hydra, Hydra sp. Class: Hydrozoa, Order: Anthoathecata England, UK Freshwater hydra, often simply referred to as hydra, are small, freshwater animals belonging to the phylum Cnidaria. They are members of the genus Hydra and are commonly found in freshwater … Continued
Mosquito aquatic larva – 01
Mosquito aquatic larva, Culex pipiens. Microbial feeders eating micro-plankton, small algae etc.
Daphnia water fleas – 01
Daphnia, commonly known as water fleas, are small freshwater crustaceans belonging to the order Cladocera. They are widely distributed and play significant roles in aquatic ecosystems. Key points about Daphnia: Appearance – Daphnia are typically transparent or translucent, allowing their … Continued
