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 Psilotreta labida (Dark Blue Sedges)
See the Psilotreta genus page for more details that this important species shares with others in its genus.
Where & when
This species is found up and down the eastern mountains. The hatch starts in late April in Virginia and finishes in northern New England in late June. It peaks in June in the Catskills, where it is especially well-known.In 7 records from GBIF, adults of this species have been collected during June (57%) and May (43%).
Species Range
Egg-Laying behavior
Time of day: Evening
Specimens of the Caddisfly Species Psilotreta labida
1 Male Adult
1 Larva
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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 Psilotreta labida (Dark Blue Sedges)
Species Range
Common Names
Resources
- NatureServe
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility
- Described by Ross (1944)