Freshwater invertebrates

The invertebrates that live in our lochs and burns are diverse and play a vital role in maintaining the quality of our water. They help with the breakdown of organic debris and are a food source for other species such as fish, birds and bats.

Dragonflies and damselflies

These skilled winged hunters spend most of their lives as ferocious predators in our fresh water habitats.

Freshwater pearl mussel

Find out about one of the most critically endangered molluscs in the world and why Scotland has an important role to play in their survival.

Riverflies

Mayflies, stoneflies and caddis flies spend most of their lives on the bottom of our rivers and lochs