Rare water insects in Dutch river

Translated from Dutch conservationist ARK:

Sunday, September 27th, 2015

In the Geul river at Wijlre Aphelocheirus aestivalis river bugs have been found. The rare aquatic insects live on the gravel bottom of the Geul. In Wijlre, municipality Gulpen-Wittem, ARK Nature works with various parties together to improve the natural environment in and along the river.

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