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Artistic view of a Male Pteronarcys californica (Pteronarcyidae) (Giant Salmonfly) Stonefly Adult from the Gallatin River in Montana
Salmonflies
Pteronarcys californica

The giant Salmonflies of the Western mountains are legendary for their proclivity to elicit consistent dry-fly action and ferocious strikes.

27" brown trout, my largest ever. It was the sub-dominant fish in its pool. After this, I hooked the bigger one, but I couldn't land it.
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Caddisfly Species Rhyacophila vocala (Green Sedges)

This is a common mountain caddisfly.

Where & when

Time of year : Early to mid-Summer

In 9 records from GBIF, adults of this species have been collected during July (33%), June (22%), April (22%), May (11%), and August (11%).

In 5 records from GBIF, this species has been collected at elevations ranging from 1700 to 4721 ft, with an average (median) of 3750 ft.

Species Range

Larva & pupa biology

Substrate: Boulders

Environmental tolerance: Prefers cold water

Specimens of the Caddisfly Species Rhyacophila vocala

1 Larva

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References

  • LaFontaine, Gary. 1981. Caddisflies. The Lyons Press.

Caddisfly Species Rhyacophila vocala (Green Sedges)

Taxonomy
Species Range
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