Ochterid nymphs are very cryptic, often carrying bank sand on their back. They achieve this feat by scooping a mass with their head while pushing and packing backwards with their forelegs.
Late March 2010
Buckland
On the edge of a rural dam. Photos AD
Late March 2010
Buckland
On the edge of a rural dam. Photos AD
1. Late January 2017
New Town Rivulet, Lenah Valley
On the edge of the RivuletLikely to be the nymph of adult #1. Photos KE
Early October 2021
Sisters Beach
On the edge of a deep puddle, but then escaping into the water. Photo KE
Early December 2024
Peter Murrell Reserve, Huntingfield
Body length around 2.8mm. With a tiny Collembola. Photo AD
