Salmonflies
Pteronarcys californica
The giant Salmonflies of the Western mountains are legendary for their proclivity to elicit consistent dry-fly action and ferocious strikes.
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Stonefly Genus Paragnetina (Golden Stones)
Paragnetina media is an important species in both the East and the Midwest, and Paragnetina immarginata is important in the East.
Specimens of the Stonefly Genus Paragnetina
1 Male Adult
2 Female Adults
Unfortunately I forgot to photograph this one next to the ruler, but I seem to remember it being on the small side for a Perlid, maybe around 2cm.
3 Nymphs
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Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
» Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
» Class
Insecta (Insects)
» Order
Plecoptera (Stoneflies)
» Family
Perlidae (Golden Stones)
» Genus Paragnetina (Golden Stones)
| Species in Paragnetina |
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|---|---|---|
| Paragnetina immarginataGolden Stone | 1 | 9 |
| Paragnetina mediaGolden Stone | 3 | 17 |
4 species (Paragnetina fumosa, Paragnetina ichusa, Paragnetina kansensis, and Paragnetina tinctipennis) aren't included.