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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Caddisfly Species Nectopsyche diarina (White Miller)
Species Range
Larva & pupa biology
Current speed: Fast
Substrate: Rocks
Environmental tolerance: Prefers clear water
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References
- LaFontaine, Gary. 1981. Caddisflies. The Lyons Press.
Caddisfly Species Nectopsyche diarina (White Miller)
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
» Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
» Class
Insecta (Insects)
» Order
Trichoptera (Caddisflies)
» Family
Leptoceridae
» Genus
Nectopsyche (White Millers)
» Species diarina (White Millers)
Species Range
Common Name
Resources
- NatureServe
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- Described by Ross (1944)