Dragonflies and Damselflies
The adult Dragonfly has a long and narrow body. It holds its wings out to its sides when perched. Dragonflies also have very large eyes that touch each other in…
Mosquito
Adult Mosquitoes are gray or black and have two scaly wings. Females have a long, straw-like mouth for sucking blood. Males look different, with feathery antennae and mouthparts that cannot…
Clam Shrimp
A Clam Shrimp looks like a small clam. Two shells cover its body. Between the shells you can see two body sections below the head. The front section is the…
Water Flea
A Water Flea swims in a jerky, hopping motion like a flea. A carapace (shell) covers most of its body. The carapace is hinged on one side. The other side…
Water Mites
Several species of Water Mites live in vernal pools. The most obvious one looks like a fat spider with a bright red, round body. It has eight small legs attached…