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Larva - Caddisfly (Philopotamidae) or Midge (Tanypodinae) I *think* this is a midge larva. But, caddisfly larvae in the family Philopotamidae look similar. It was free-swimming.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Collected from a small woodland pond.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/108754/larva_-_caddisfly_philopotamidae_or_midge_tanypodinae.html" title="Larva - Caddisfly (Philopotamidae) or Midge (Tanypodinae)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/108754_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=5dh4j31EnpDL%2Byd%2BIsnyxLwp8YM%3D" width="200" height="146" alt="Larva - Caddisfly (Philopotamidae) or Midge (Tanypodinae) I *think* this is a midge larva. But, caddisfly larvae in the family Philopotamidae look similar. It was free-swimming.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Collected from a small woodland pond.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/108755/larva_-_caddisfly_philopotamidae_or_midge_tanypodinae.html Geotagged,Summer,Tanypodinae,United States,larva,midge,midge larva" /></a></figure> Geotagged,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Larva - Caddisfly (Philopotamidae) or Midge (Tanypodinae)

I *think* this is a midge larva. But, caddisfly larvae in the family Philopotamidae look similar. It was free-swimming.

Habitat: Collected from a small woodland pond.

Larva - Caddisfly (Philopotamidae) or Midge (Tanypodinae) I *think* this is a midge larva. But, caddisfly larvae in the family Philopotamidae look similar. It was free-swimming.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Collected from a small woodland pond.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/108755/larva_-_caddisfly_philopotamidae_or_midge_tanypodinae.html Geotagged,Summer,Tanypodinae,United States,larva,midge,midge larva

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Nice capture! And cool that you were in time before it got eaten. Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks! It's not an easy task, but I probably took these photos as soon as I got home...and, even then-- I am still lucky it wasn't devoured on the drive home from the pond! Posted 4 years ago

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Uploaded Feb 11, 2021. Captured in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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