Pond Dwellers Spring 2014 In the few short years since the pond was built, it has developed a well-balanced ecosystem. Here are some spring images: tadpole of Pacific Tree frog Water boatmen and tadpole Pacific Tree Frog (Pseudacris regilla). Pacific Tree Frog Spider on shore Damsel Fly Dragon fly exoskeleton after instar moult Damsel fly Ischnura cervula – Pacific Forktail A few of the rather rare red-legged frog lay eggs and inhabit the pond in the spring Libellula pulchella – Twelve-spotted Skimmer Libellula pulchella Lorquin’s Admiral Butterfly Liminitis lorquini