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Alex2
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Hi Martin, I think Suzi's referring to the dragonflies as being 'not such good guys' rather than the newts ;) |
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martin g
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Got any idea how mant taddies an Emporer Dragonfly nymph consumes before it leaves the pond? Last year I counted at least 20 'whoppers' [nymphs] in the pond, there would have been more I am sure. I witnessed laying by Adults in summer too so I know I wil have a few this year. Should i interfere? what are your thoughts guys?
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Alex2
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Martin, I don't have a clue how many tadpoles a dragonfly consumes before it leaves the pond, but it's probably fair to say quite alot!. They are certainly voracious predators. Personally I would leave the dragonfly larvae there and let the food chain take it's course. It's reasons like this why amphibians generally lay so many eggs I think. |
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