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Mottled Willowflies



Like most common names, "Mottled Willowfly" can refer to more than one taxon. They're previewed below, along with 2 specimens. For more detail click through to the scientific names.

Stonefly Species Strophopteryx fasciata

These are pretty much always called Mottled Willowflies.
Strophopteryx fasciata (Mottled Willowfly) Stonefly NymphStrophopteryx fasciata (Mottled Willowfly) Stonefly Nymph View 2 Pictures
Collected March 10, 2004 from in
Added to Troutnut.com by on January 19, 2006
Female Strophopteryx fasciata (Mottled Willowfly) Stonefly AdultFemale Strophopteryx fasciata (Mottled Willowfly) Stonefly Adult View 4 PicturesSeveral stoneflies of this species were the first adult insects I found in 2004 when I started this site. The hatch was sparse but lasted a good part of the day, and I noted a few good rises despite the early season cold. They ended up struggling on the water's surface fairly often.
Collected March 16, 2004 from in
Added to Troutnut.com by on January 25, 2006
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Stonefly Genus Strophopteryx

These are sometimes called Mottled Willowflies.
Strophopteryx fasciata is the most important species of Early Brown Stoneflies.
Strophopteryx fasciata (Mottled Willowfly) Stonefly NymphStrophopteryx fasciata (Mottled Willowfly) Stonefly Nymph View 2 Pictures
Collected March 10, 2004 from in
Added to Troutnut.com by on January 19, 2006
Female Strophopteryx fasciata (Mottled Willowfly) Stonefly AdultFemale Strophopteryx fasciata (Mottled Willowfly) Stonefly Adult View 4 PicturesSeveral stoneflies of this species were the first adult insects I found in 2004 when I started this site. The hatch was sparse but lasted a good part of the day, and I noted a few good rises despite the early season cold. They ended up struggling on the water's surface fairly often.
Collected March 16, 2004 from in
Added to Troutnut.com by on January 25, 2006
See 3 more specimens...
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