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Old 17-05-2008, 01:39 PM
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id for pond creatures
I have these tiny creatures clinging to my waterfall. They are on 3 levels of the waterfall and directly under the flow of water. I can't get any closer, but have taken a pic. Any help wld be fab

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Old 17-05-2008, 01:52 PM
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They are the larvae of Blackfly (Simulidae)
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Old 17-05-2008, 02:01 PM
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Not good then. Just been researching web for them and it explains why my partner was covered in bites last weekend. Should I brush them into the pond to get eaten ?
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