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Glassworm - Chaoborus sp. Larvae are almost entirely transparent, except for a pair of kidney-shaped structures, which are air sacs. They use the air sacs to migrate up and down in the water column. They breathe through the end of their abdomen and have two small eyes at the front of their bodies.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Small pond in a mixed forest Chaoboridae,Chaoborus,Geotagged,Spring,United States,fly larva,glassworm,lake fly,larva,midge larva,phantom midge,phantom midge larva Click/tap to enlarge

Glassworm - Chaoborus sp.

Larvae are almost entirely transparent, except for a pair of kidney-shaped structures, which are air sacs. They use the air sacs to migrate up and down in the water column. They breathe through the end of their abdomen and have two small eyes at the front of their bodies.

Habitat: Small pond in a mixed forest

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Uploaded May 19, 2021. Captured May 18, 2021 18:32 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm

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