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Notonecta Backswimmer-Greater water boatman
Notonecta Backswimmer-Greater water boatman, Possibly Notonecta glauca. Aquatic freshwater dwelling insect. Predator on smaller organisms. Photographed in England, UK.

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 aquatic larva – 02
Mosquito larva Culex sp. respirating via a breathing tube or syphon beneath water surface. Larva wrigglers, showing internal organs through translucent body.

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

