This is an aquatic insect; most of its life cycle takes place in the water.
In the beginning, such ponds produce more food for the trout, whether aquatic insects or fish.
Large quantities of many aquatic insects and fishes are visible in the water.
One problem that aquatic insects must overcome is how to get oxygen while they are under water.
All aquatic insects have become adapted to their environment with the specialization of these structures.
The other primary portion of the diet is comprised by aquatic insects.
They mainly eat plants, but also some mollusks and aquatic insects.
Many aquatic insects living in riffles require current to survive.
Their diet consists of aquatic insects and other small creatures.
White catfish feed mostly on the bottom where they eat other fish and aquatic insects.