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 Species Acroneuria lycorias (Golden Stones)
Where & when
This is a major species in the Midwest.In 27 records from GBIF, adults of this species have mostly been collected during June (44%), May (22%), July (19%), and April (7%).
Species Range
Specimens of the Stonefly Species Acroneuria lycorias
1 Female Adult
2 Nymphs
The presence of anal gills, large dark spot in the center of the pale occipital bar point to lycorias.
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References
- Swisher, Doug and Carl Richards. 2000. Selective Trout. The Lyons Press.
Stonefly Species Acroneuria lycorias (Golden Stones)
Species Range
Common Names
Resources
- NatureServe
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility
- Described by Newman, E.A. (1839) On the Synonymy of the Perlites, together with brief charaters of the old and of a few new species. Art. IV. Magazine of Natural History 3, 32–37, 84–90.