Mosquito or Gnat Larvae

[GrayB]

Hi Everyone,
I have alot of these larvae around the surface of my pond at the moment. My first thought was Mosquito Larvae but after looking around online I've found that Gnat Larvae do the same thing and unless I'm mistaken, they look the same aswell. Are Mosquito and Gnat one and the same If anyone could explain or at least tell me which is more likely I'd appreciate it.
Cheers
Gray.

[triops]

These are Mosquito larvae. As for your other question, it has a much more complicated answer that at first appears. The terms Gnat and Mosquito are sometimes interchangeable, but google them and try to sort it out!

[GrayB]

Originally Posted by triops

These are Mosquito larvae. As for your other question, it has a much more complicated answer that at first appears. The terms Gnat and Mosquito are sometimes interchangeable, but google them and try to sort it out!

Thanks triops. I did have a quick look online but the little I read did start to confuse me, I'll find time look into it in more detail at the weekend.
Cheers
Gray.

[faz]

Mosquito larvae for me too i leave a bucket in garden when full ot them pour in to my pond for the fish to eat

[GrayB]

Originally Posted by faz

Mosquito larvae for me too i leave a bucket in garden when full ot them pour in to my pond for the fish to eat

A much better idea than having them eating you all summer