Naiad (larva) of a dragonfly

7029.      We found this buried in the mud in the creek that runs through our farm in July. We’ve never seen anything like it and have been on this farm for over 40 years! Stouffville, Ontario. Canada

Number 7029. This is a naiad (larva) of a dragonfly; they are general; predators on other small aquatic life forms. Click here for more detailed information.