Identification and Ecology of Autralian Freshwater Invertebrates

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Murray and Western Plains

- SIGNAL Band
- Functional Feeding Group
- Trophic Level
- Habitat
- Flow
- See Legend

The following images are representatives of each key family for the Murray & Western Plains region as listed in the Victorian EPA Biological Objectives for Rivers and Streams. The preferred environmental conditions are indicated by the side graphics. See Legend >>
Clicking on More information >> below each image will direct you to the family description page within the Bug Guide.
These images are intended for educational use only.

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• right click on the Image'
• select 'Save Target As'
• save file to the folder of your choice

Chessman, B.C. (2003) New sensitivity grades fro Australian river macroinvertebrates.: Marine and Freshwater Research 54:95-103
Gooderham, J. & Tsyrlin, E. (2002) The Waterbug Book: A guide to the Freshwater Macroinvertebrates: of Temperate Australia. CSIRO Publishing: Australia
Hawking, J.H., Smith, L.M. and Le Busque, K. (2006 onwards) Identification and Ecology of Australian: Freshwater Invertebrates. www.mdfrc.org.au/bugguide
Hawking, J.H. and Smith, F.J. (1997) Colour guide to invertebrates of Australian inland waters.: Identification Guide No. 8, Cooperative Research Centre for Freshwater Ecology: Albury
Merrit, R.W. and Cummins, K.W. (editors) (1978) An introduction to the aquatic insects of North America.: 3rd edn, Kendall-Hunt Publishing Co., USA
Metzeling, L., Wells, F., Newall P., Tiller, D., Reed, J. (2004) Biological objectives for rivers and streams: – ecosystem protection. EPA Victoria Information Bulletin: Publication 793.2 http://epanote2.epa.vic.gov.au/EPA/publications.nsf/2f1c2625731746aa4a256ce90001cbb5/ 4fa9dfa7026c2312ca256b19000e8bc9/$FILE/793.2.pdf

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Funding for this project has been provided by the Department of Environment and Water Resources. The MDFRC Bug Guide team of John Hawking, Lyn Smith and Kathie Le Busque would like to express their thanks to the Staff and Regional Co-ordinators of Waterwatch Victoria for their on-going support. MDFRC is a joint venture between CSIRO Land and Water, Murray-Darling Basin Commission, La Trobe University and Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry managed by MDFRC Pty Ltd