Aquatic insect life stages and pictures

[Surly Ghillie]

Hopefully some of it was true as well...

spot on Chris. no aquatic genera to the order.

[chris williams]

That's right, how these Eastern Capers can put terrestrials under such a heading!!!...

I guess I'll give myself a spoonful of 'generic' medecine as well..

[poppernel]

That's right, how these Eastern Capers can put terrestrials under such a heading!!!...

I guess I'll give myself a spoonful of 'generic' medecine as well..

I did not say it was aquatic, just wanted to know what it was. Taken in my garden, got roses and I got water.

[chris williams]

I was just trying to wind you up Dave!

What with your drought, I thought ALL your insects were terrestrials?..

Like you, I find all/any flora/fauna fascinating irrespective of whether they are aquatic, streamside or 'common-or-garden' varieties.

Seriously, hope you guys are getting some of our rains - they've just opened 4 gates at Vaal Dam an hour ago - far too dangerous for any fishing sorties.

[Korrie]

I was just trying to wind you up Dave!

What with your drought, I thought ALL your insects were terrestrials?..

Like you, I find all/any flora/fauna fascinating irrespective of whether they are aquatic, streamside or 'common-or-garden' varieties.

Seriously, hope you guys are getting some of our rains - they've just opened 4 gates at Vaal Dam an hour ago - far too dangerous for any fishing sorties.

Very sharp chirp "What with your drought, I thought ALL your insects were terrestrials?.."

Did not know you had any left for the year. Thought that you have used them all.

[chris williams]

Like Dave's cabbage water reservoir, it seems to have hidden reserves...

PS - I know it's hijacking the thread, but my mate's got to drive to the Cape to visit his son in hospital - I think you mentioned you went the Kimberley route - more scenic/less hassle/recommended??

cheers
Chris

[poppernel]

Like Dave's cabbage water reservoir, it seems to have hidden reserves...

Chris

And the insects in this habitat get ''very cocky'' at times.

[chris williams]

Lucky insects!

[Korrie]

Like Dave's cabbage water reservoir, it seems to have hidden reserves...

PS - I know it's hijacking the thread, but my mate's got to drive to the Cape to visit his son in hospital - I think you mentioned you went the Kimberley route - more scenic/less hassle/recommended??

cheers
Chris

Hi Chris

I drove via Kimberley, Britstown, Williston, Calvinia, Neuihoudville, Clanwilliam, Cape Town.

Sure is a lovely road.

Some might find it boring, but I enjoyed the ride.
Vast open spaces, plus, there was rain the previous 2 days, before I started the journey.
Water every where, plus a lot of the normal dry river beds, where running with brown/yellow waters, which was an absolute pleasure to see.

The Kimberley Cape Town route (think it is N12) is almost compeletly redone, we had no road works etc, up to Kimberley, plus wide shoulders etc for overtaking most of the way.

Having travelled the N1 and N12 route many times, the alternative route via Calvinia, was a pleasure to drive.

I think, from a quick calculation, there is not much of a difference via Calvinia compared to the Kimberley way, (kilometers)
Plus the Calvinia way is a LOT less traffic. The only section is from before Clanwilliam to over the pass, just before Piketberg, which is about 70km or so, is single lane, with no shoulder.

Will I reckommend it, YES. it is a different route, and the roads are good.
Stopping over, there are a couple of good B&B's on route.
We paid at the Williston B&B, R800 for 5 people. Good hearty farm breakfast, friendly lady owner, with lots of info about the area etc. dinner was at the good local restaurant for R50 a head. (Dinner bed and breakfast @ R210. per person. Not bad. )

[chris williams]

Great info, thanks Korrie!!!

My mate Neil is really appreciative!

cheers
Chris