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Aquatic Insects in Agriculture
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Dragonfly
Predator of pests; helps control mosquito populations.
Mayfly
Contributes to nutrient cycling; serves as food for fish and other wildlife.
Stonefly
Indicator of water quality; shredders that breakdown organic matter.
Caddisfly
Shredder of debris, contributing to the decomposition process.
Water striders
Predators of insects and contribute to controlling pest populations.
Diving beetle
Predatory role, controls aquatic pest populations, and serves as prey for fish.
Damselfly
Larvae are important predators; adults pollinate plants.
Mosquito
Larvae provide food for fish and other insects; adults are pollinators and food for birds.
Backswimmer
Predator of aquatic pests; indicator of water quality.
Water beetle
Decomposers and predators; important in aquatic food webs.
Whirligig beetle
Scavengers and predators; surface patrollers that help control pests.
Alderfly
Larvae break down detritus; adults are part of terrestrial ecosystems.
Water scorpion
Predator of aquatic organisms; controls populations of other insects.
Giant water bug
Top predator in aquatic ecosystems; controls populations of other aquatic organisms.
Freshwater shrimp
Detritivores that help break down organic material; food source for waterfowl and fish.
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