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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This specimen appears to be of the same species as this one collected in the same spot two months earlier. The identification of both is tentative. This one suffered some physical damage before being photographed, too, so the colors aren't totally natural. I was mostly photographing it to test out some new camera setting idea, which worked really well for a couple of closeups.
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Caddisfly Species Lepidostoma pluviale (Little Brown Sedges)
This is the most important Western species of Lepidostoma, and it can be very important to fly anglers.
Where & when
Time of year : June through September; best in June and July
Preferred waters: Rivers and lakes or still backwaters
In 50 records from GBIF, adults of this species have mostly been collected during July (48%), June (22%), August (18%), and September (6%).
In 46 records from GBIF, this species has been collected at elevations ranging from 1690 to 19701 ft, with an average (median) of 6493 ft.
Species Range
Larva & pupa biology
Shelter type: Round sand cases
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References
- LaFontaine, Gary. 1981. Caddisflies. The Lyons Press.
- Swisher, Doug and Carl Richards. 2000. Selective Trout. The Lyons Press.
Caddisfly Species Lepidostoma pluviale (Little Brown Sedges)
Species Range
Common Names
Resources
- NatureServe
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility
- Described by Milne (1936)