Sensitive Bugs

 

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         We need sensitive bug in our creek. The cleaner the water the more sensitive bugs there are. One way to tell if your creek is clean is if you find some of these bugs in creeks, lakes, streams and rivers are Mayfly Larvae, Stonefly Larvae, Caddis Fly Larvae, Dobsonfly (hellgrammite), Riffle Beetle (adult), Water Penny Larvae, Planaria (flatworm), and Gilled Snail.

 

 

mayfly       stonefly        caddis_fly          riffle_beetle

           Mayfly                              Stonefly                         Caddis Fly                       Riffle Beetle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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