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Originally Posted by paul m
The first are 'bloodworms' larvae or (the hairy bit) pupae of chironomid flies. They are characterised by having a form of haemoglobin (like vertebrates) which allows them to extract oxygen from deep, poorly oxygenated water. I don't think any other insects do this. Laurence may be able to tell you more.
The second picture seems to be a millipede (Diplopoda) - don't know what it was doing in the water!
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Thanks Paul, Here is a picture of the "Millipede", I couldn't put it on with the thread as the only copy I have is the website copy which is too small to upload - but you can see they are quite at home in the water. Actually I can't see any legs in this picture - perhaps it only has legs at the front end?
http://www.mywildlifefriendlygarden....y%20puddle.jpg
If it's of any use.