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Early Brown Stoneflies

Scientific Name
MatchScientific Name
***Strophopteryx

This common name refers to only one genus.

Stonefly Genus Strophopteryx

These are often called Early Brown Stoneflies.
Strophopteryx fasciata is the most important species of Early Brown Stoneflies.
Strophopteryx fasciata (Early Brown Stonefly) Stonefly NymphStrophopteryx fasciata (Early Brown Stonefly) Stonefly NymphView 2 Pictures
Region: Upper Midwest
Collected Mar 10, 2004
Added Jan 19, 2006
Female Strophopteryx fasciata (Early Brown Stonefly) Stonefly AdultFemale Strophopteryx fasciata (Early Brown Stonefly) Stonefly AdultView 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.
Region: Upper Midwest
Collected Mar 16, 2004
Added Jan 25, 2006
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