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ME_MSD850 Hoffmans Drain (aka Smiley's Drain) at Afton St, Maribyrnong River
15 December 2010
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Overview
| Catchment | Maribyrnong River |
|---|---|
| Site | Hoffmans Drain (aka Smiley's Drain) at Afton St, Maribyrnong River ME_MSD850 |
| Date and Time | Wednesday 15th December 2010 10:00am |
| Approved | Approved |
Creatures Waterwatch method
| Image | Species | Score | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Caddis-fly Larvae (Trichoptera) | 7 | 15 |
|
Damselfly Nymph (Odonata) | 6 | 7 |
|
Dragonfly Nymph (Odonata) | 6 | 9 |
|
Water mites (Acarina) | 5 | 2 |
|
Aquatic Beetles - Diving Beetles, Whirligig Beetles (Coleoptera) | 3 | 2 |
| Flatworms (Turbellaria) | 3 | 1 | |
|
Freshwater Snails (Gastropoda) | 3 | 250 |
|
Leeches (Hirudinea) | 3 | 20 |
|
True Bugs - Backswimmers, Water-boatmen, Water-striders (Hemiptera) | 4 | 160 |
|
Mosquito Larvae (Diptera) | 2 | 1 |
|
Non Biting Midge Larvae - Bloodworms (Diptera) | 1 | 20 |
|
Segmented Worm (Oligochaeta) | 1 | 1 |
| Total bug score | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total abundance | 0 - 35 | 35+ |
| 0 - 200 | Poor | Good |
| 200+ | Fair | Very good |
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