Freshwater invertebrate sampleFarm Mill RiverDate of Sample – 2-22-12
Time: 1:45 pm Name of Sampler : David Edgeworth
Weather conditions: Sunny 50o F
River Conditions: Lower than normal water levels for February Water Temps: 44o F
Location:Open Space Parking – Just before corner of Mohegan and Booth. From parking area, go down stream to first riffle section
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Method: Using a D-frame net, Kick sample and hand turned rocks, 3 samples in sections across river (close to shore sample, ¼ way across river, mid river sample). All samples in riffle of river
Results:
Stone Flies / May Flies larva– Estimated number = 30+, with 2 to 3 different species – Found Giant Stone flies and either Minnow Mayfly or Body Builder Mayflies
Caddis Flies larva – estimated =30+, with 2 to 3 species
Others – many Midge Larva, Black Fly Larva
*Pictures show just a few that were picked out of the tub
