Saying that this could have a ripple effect is probably understating it…pictured is a Swimming mayfly ( Nesameletidae : Nesameletus ),
Photo by Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research.
NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers president Graham Carter said insecticides had widespread use in New Zealand. Trout anglers had over decades noticed strong declines in hatches of aquatic insects such as mayfly and caddisfly species. “You could liken it to the canary in the coalmine scenario,” he said. “Trout and their food such as aquatic insects and anglers’ observations are out there and it just isn’t good.”
