Upo Wetland - Water Insects and Crustaceans

Water Insects and Crustaceans

Diving Beetle: Both the larva and adult insect of the Diving Beetle, also referred to as an underwater cleaner, are carnivorous. The adult Diving Beetle emerge from the moisten earth from hibernation and pupation.

Mulijarus japonicus: The Mulijarus japonica carries eggs on its back and can easily be found in the waters around many plants like wild rice and clubrush. Also called the snapping turtle, it is one of the most prominent water insect in Upo Wetland.

Water Strider: The Water Strider is most easily found on the surface of the water moving like it is skating on the top of the water, using the thin hairs of its legs.

Gaeajaebi: The Gaeajaebi lives in the lakes of the wetland feeding on small fish and insects.

Horn Dragonfly: The adult Horn Dragonfly lives on land, while most of the larva resides in the water of the wetland. The larva feed on small insects, like mosquitoes.

Damselfly: The Damselfly lays its eggs by inserting the egg-laying pipe into the stalks or leaves in the water plants and end up spending the majority of its youth in the water.

Water Scorpion: The Water Scorpion is found primarily at the edge of the wetland. A reclusive hunter, it hides in the leaves waiting for its prey to pass.

Long Tailed Helmet Shrimp: Introduced to the wetland from Central America, the Long Tailed Helmet Shrimp is not frequently found in Upo Wetland. Although in the surrounding area the Long Tailed Helmet Shrimp is commonly found in the rice paddies usually right after the seasonal flooding. White Storks and Egrets are usually found prowling the rice fields looking for these small shrimp.