Common Crane Fly
Wide spread in New York State, including Monroe, Ontario, Onondaga, Seneca, and Wayne Counties.
Quagga Mussel
Quagga mussels are filter-feeding freshwater bivalve mollusks. The quagga mussel is pale toward the end of the hinge and about 3/4″ wide.
Asian Clam
Asian clam is a freshwater bivalve mollusk. The outside shells are yellow-green to brown with elevated concentric rings. If the color chips away, white spots can be seen underneath. The inside of the shells may be light purple. Adults are small, usually less than 1 1/2″ in length.
Fishhook Waterflea
Fishhook waterfleas are tiny crustaceans less than 1/2″ long with long, sharp, barbed tails. The fishhook waterflea has a slender spine and prominent S-shaped loop on the tail. Fishhook waterfleas collect in gelatinous globs on fishing equipment and lines.
Spiny Waterflea
Spiny waterfleas are tiny crustaceans less than 1/2″ long with long, sharp, barbed tails. Spiny waterfleas collect in gelatinous globs on fishing equipment and lines.
Zebra Mussel
Zebra mussels are filter-feeding freshwater bivalve mollusks. Zebra mussels are small, ¼” to 1 ½” long, and D-shaped with light and dark brown stripes.
