Macroinvertebrate Identification

This page provides a visual guide to macroinvertebrates commonly found in New Zealand's freshwater streams.

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cranefly larvae	dobsonfly or toe biter	mayfly nymph
mayfly nymph	stonefly nymph	case caddis
caddis larvae- free living	case caddis	caddis larvae- free living
case caddis	beetle larvae	cranefly larvae
water worm	midge larvae	back swimmer
water boatman	water snail	sandfly larvae

Reference A Photographic Guide to Freshwater Invertebrates of Taranaki by Stephen Moore. Published by Otago Regional Council.