Aqua Bugs 1.0.3

Is your neighborhood stream safe for swimming and fishing? The presence of beetles, insect larvae, snails, and other aquatic life within your stream can provide valuable insights. Discover how to assess the health of your stream with the help of the ID ME app.

The ID ME app aids in unraveling the mysteries of bug identification through a series of straightforward questions. Beginning with characteristics such as the bug’s legs, tail, or body shape, users are guided through a process featuring clear directions and simple line drawings. Effortlessly, the name of the identified bug will emerge alongside a diverse gallery of photographs and a brief overview of its defining attributes.

If the initially suggested bug does not match your observation, a quick tap on the "Not My Bug" button will promptly display the top five most likely alternatives. Furthermore, users have the option to access an alphabetized list of all prevalent macroinvertebrates (insects and crustaceans) commonly found in freshwater streams by selecting "List All" at any moment.

For those seeking additional resources and guidance on utilizing these identified bugs to evaluate water quality, a visit to the "About Us" section will lead to invaluable links to data forms, instructional videos, an online database, and more.

Features:

1. Designed for novice and intermediate water quality monitors, as well as anglers.
2. User-friendly, step-by-step identification process for frequently encountered macroinvertebrates within U.S. freshwater streams.
3. Precise descriptions, line drawings, and photographs illustrating each aquatic insect and crustacean.
4. Straightforward and intuitive navigation system.
5. "Not My Bug" feature to address common errors in aquatic bug identification.
6. Completely free! The Izaak Walton League’s mission in offering this app is to facilitate easy exploration of local streams and monitoring of water quality in your vicinity.