Header image
Enter a name
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.

Dorsal view of a Sweltsa (Chloroperlidae) (Sallfly) Stonefly Nymph from the Yakima River in Washington
This species was fairly abundant in a February sample of the upper Yakima.
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.
Troutnut is a project started in 2003 by salmonid ecologist Jason "Troutnut" Neuswanger to help anglers and fly tyers unabashedly embrace the entomological side of the sport. Learn more about Troutnut or support the project for an enhanced experience here.

Female Trichoptera (Caddisfly) Insect Adult Pictures

This insect was collected from unknown in Wisconsin on April 30th, 2004 and added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on January 25th, 2006.

Discussions of this Adult

Identification: Rhyacophila
1 replies
Posted by Litobrancha on Sep 23, 2006
Last reply on Dec 22, 2007 by Creno
rhyacophila female

Start a Discussion of Adult

Female Trichoptera (Caddisfly) Insect Adult Pictures

Collection details
Location: unknown, Wisconsin
Date: April 30th, 2004
Added to site: January 25th, 2006
Author: Troutnut
Troutnut.com is copyright © 2004-2024 (email Jason). privacy policy