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Dragonfly larvae

Anisoptera

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Description:

The larvae which live in water, eat almost any living thing smaller than themselves. Larger dragonfly larvae sometimes eat small fish or fry.
Also, eat midges and mosquitoes.
They have a big head, 3 big legs then there's a ton of small legs on each side. Setaes help them swim in the water.

Habitat:

The larvae live in water. They stick to the bottom parts of wood or rock in the water. Are found under the water in rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and wetlands.

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PublishedDecember 14, 2018

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