Pond life

valerieroberts

Can anyone tell me what this little creature is please. There are a few in my pond.
thank you Valerie 

Dovefromabove

Can't see it that clearly, (I know it's difficult to get a picture in a pond) ... I think it's a pond beetle larvae 

https://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/pond-clinic/identifying-creatures-pond/water-beetles/

bertrand-mabel

Dragon fly larvae?

valerieroberts

This is the creature magnified, it’s about 1/2 a inch long.
many thanks to you both. Valerie 

philippasmith2

Looks more Beetle than Dragon/Damsel fly larvae.  It will be happy in there til next year at any rate

valerieroberts

Thank you. I shall look out of anything coming out next spring. Valerie