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Early Black Stoneflies

Scientific Name
MatchScientific Name
***Taeniopteryx

This common name refers to only one genus.

Stonefly Genus Taeniopteryx

These are often called Early Black Stoneflies.
Several species of early black stoneflies may be important, but Taeniopteryx nivalis is the most common.
Taeniopteryx nivalis (Early Black Stonefly) Stonefly NymphTaeniopteryx nivalis (Early Black Stonefly) Stonefly NymphView 2 PicturesI found this nymph wriggling in the surface film during a hatch of related Strophopteryx adults. This nymph died in transport so it's not alive in the photos, but it's pretty close to its live colors.
Region: Upper Midwest
Collected Mar 18, 2004
Added Jan 25, 2006
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