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SWAMP MONSTERS Swamps provide an excellent environment for aquatic insects such as dragonflies and mosquitoes. Either completely or partially wooded with trees and shrubs, these warm, wet habitats teem with animal, plant and insect life. What are midges Midges are small flies that fly around in large swarms near and around water. The larvae perform an extremely useful task, as they feed on bacteria and are very important in the disposal of human waste in sewage plants. They may not look like much, but they Which everglade insect weaves golden silk The golden orb weaver spider. This beautiful yellow, black and white spider spins silk webs that have a golden sheen to them, high in the hammocks of the everglades. The webs are semi-permanent, trapping insects, bats and even small birds. The spider cleans the web every day to make sure that its trap is kept free from leaf debris and twigs that would give the game away to unsuspecting victims. A golden orb weaver spider spins silk webs that shimmer in the light. 52 help to keep our environment clean and healthy. Some species of midge bite, causing itching and swelling. They can be found in the Highlands of Scotland and North Wales in the summer, and can find you from up to 200 m away. FACT FILE • The water in a swamp can be fresh water or salt water. • Swamps can be found all over the world, from the Asmat Swamp in Indonesia to the Okavango Swamp in Botswana, Africa and the Everglades in Florida, US. • A wetland surrounded by trees or shrubs is called a swamp. If there are no trees or shrubs, the wetland is known as a marsh.
Ponds and swamps provide excellent homes for many aquatic insects. 53
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