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 one seems to lead to Couplet 35 of the Key to Genera of Perlodidae Nymphs and the genus Isoperla, but I'm skeptical that's correct based on the general look. I need to get it under the microscope to review several choices in the key, and it'll probably end up a different Perlodidae.
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Brookie207 on Dec 26, 2009December 26th, 2009, 2:32 am EST
just wanted to introduce myself and say hello from maine. looking forward to shootin the breeze with you all
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Taxon on Dec 26, 2009December 26th, 2009, 3:24 am EST
Welcome aboard, Noah.
Lastchance on Dec 26, 2009December 26th, 2009, 9:32 am EST
Nice to have you among us to share your experiences and knowledge. This is a nice group of people.
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