Aquatic Insect Larva?

reefnet
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Aquatic Insect Larva? Jul 17, 2012 12:00:04 GMT -8

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Post by reefnet on Jul 17, 2012 12:00:04 GMT -8

Hi Everyone,

I'm an underwater photographer who usually sticks to shooting marine life in tropical destinations, but over the past few years I've spent significant time documenting the aquatic life in the many lakes of Ontario, Canada. The attached photo was taken this past weekend in Deer lake, near Sundridge in northern Ontario.

Does anyone know what it is?? It was 5-10mm long and was in 7 feet of water.

Thanks!

Keri

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timsbugs Full Member Posts: 234	Aquatic Insect Larva? Jul 17, 2012 12:25:56 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by timsbugs on Jul 17, 2012 12:25:56 GMT -8 Does anyone know what it is?? A reason to stay out of that lake! Sorry I have no clue, just wanted to say welcome to InsectNet, and thanks for sharing the great picture. Tim

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Aquatic Insect Larva? Jul 17, 2012 14:28:23 GMT -8

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Post by bluemoth on Jul 17, 2012 14:28:23 GMT -8

Wow what a bizarre creature!!! After looking at the enlarged version of the photo carefully it looks like an immature shrimp or crab of some kind or some thing els in that group. Could also be some kind of fresh water sea louse or scud. Dos not look like a nymph of some insect or a water dwelling insect. I am no expert but there's my best guess.

rjb Full Member Posts: 187	Aquatic Insect Larva? Jul 17, 2012 19:26:52 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rjb on Jul 17, 2012 19:26:52 GMT -8 You might look at images of "fairy shrimp". It doesn't look quite right but I used to see them a lot in Ohio and Ontario, especially in the spring in temporary ponds. Rick

Post by reefnet on Jul 17, 2012 12:00:04 GMT -8

Post by timsbugs on Jul 17, 2012 12:25:56 GMT -8

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Post by rjb on Jul 17, 2012 19:26:52 GMT -8