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Pond larvae ID

Michael147Michael147 Posts: 32
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Hi Guys - I wondered please if anyone knew what larvae this was in my small pond - 3m x 2m - it has 2 thin tails and 6 legs and is 2cm long and few small antennae.  It walks around the bottom of the pond or up into the hornwort weed. It’s been there with a few others for 4 weeks - the pond is new this year - Feb’20.  Many thanks for any help, Michael 

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 26,610
    dragon fly nymph?
    Devon.
  • GemmaJFGemmaJF Posts: 2,286
    I think diving beetle
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 26,610
    GemmaJF said:
    I think diving beetle
    Yup, I think you're right ( so glad I put a "?" ) 
    Devon.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Central Norfolk UKPosts: 66,288
    GemmaJF said:
    I think diving beetle
    So do I ... Gt Diving Beetle nymph
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  • Michael147Michael147 Posts: 32
    Many thanks guys - you all so kind and helpful 
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