I do not know nothing about freshwater biotopes in Botswana, but in our region (Germany) Galba truncatula prefers swampy or amphibian areas, like the shore of lakes (very near the shore or almost on land). Additionally it lives in wet grass lands where several small ditches or swampy patches are interspersed. The species is very good adapted to drying, but it needs at least wet bottoms. Very often I can found this species also in cattle drinking trogh.
Best wishes
Michael
Dear Mpho Rinah Setlalekgomo,
The two answers above are quite helpful. I do not know your region specifically, but most lacustrine lymnaeids can be collected near shore in shallow areas from submergent and emergent aquatic vegetation. Dragging a D-framed aquatic net through the vegetation is usually effective.
Good luck.
Bruce
It's better to be cautious when approaching a lake or a river in your country. You have to find gloves and a telescopic screen to dredge the bottom near the shore. Good luck. Roberto.
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