Waterbug Submit Results

Submitted by Administrator on Wed, 09/17/2008 - 12:08.

Submit Your Data

Please use the form below to enter your waterbug survey results. If you have any technical problems with the use of the form below, please contact the Coordinator or phone 6296 6400. Any comments queries on waterbug surveying should be directed to Tanya Rucosky Noakes or phone 6207 2246.

If you require Water Bug Results Sheets or the full 'How to Guide', you can download them below (available as a PDF or Word Document).

Contacts
Sample Particulars
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Score Sheet

Weight Table
Number of Specimens of bug type Weight Factor
1 - 2 1
3 - 5 2
6 - 10 3
11 - 20 4
> 20 5

Note: Use the Weight Table above to calculate the 'Weight Factor'

Water Bug Type
1) Very sensitive to most pollutants
Stonefly nymph

Weight : 10

Mayfly nymph

Grade : 9

Alder fly larvae

Grade : 8

Caddis fly larvae

Grade : 8

2) Sensitive to most pollutants
Horsehair worm

Weight : 6

Water mite

Grade : 6

3) Moderately tolerant of most pollutants
Beetle or beetle larva

Weight : 5

Yabby or shrimp

Grade : 4

Dragonfly or damselfly nymph

Grade : 3

Fly larvae or midge

Grade : 3

Mussel or clam

Grade : 3

Nematode

Grade : 3

Side swimmer

Grade : 3

4) Very tolerant of most pollutants
Flatworm

Weight : 2

Freshwater slater

Grade : 2

Moth caterpillar

Grade : 2

Segmented worm

Grade : 2

True bug or true bug nymph

Grade : 2

Leech

Grade : 1

Snail

Grade : 1

Sample Interpretation

Using the Matrix below and the Signal Score and Bug Type Values above, nominate a condition suggestion in the drop down box. This is a required field.

Signal Score is above 5.5 Suggests toxic pollution or poor habitat Suggests good habitat and water quality
Signal Score is below 5.5 Suggests pollution Suggests high salinity or nutrient levels (may be natural)
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