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Big Golden Stones

Scientific Name
MatchScientific Name
**Perlidae

This common name refers to only one family.

Stonefly Family Perlidae

These are sometimes called Big Golden Stones.
Perlidae is probably the most abundant genus of large stoneflies. Every angler who turns over a rock now and then is familiar with their flat bodies and hasty scurrying. They are large yellow insects as both nymphs and adults.
Acroneuria abnormis (Golden Stone) Stonefly NymphAcroneuria abnormis (Golden Stone) Stonefly NymphView 10 Pictures
Region: Poconos
Collected May 29, 2007
Added Jun 4, 2007
Paragnetina media (Embossed Stonefly) Stonefly LarvaParagnetina media (Embossed Stonefly) Stonefly LarvaView 10 Pictures
Region: Northeast
Collected Mar 30, 2007
Added Apr 2, 2007
Female Agnetina (Golden Stones) Stonefly AdultFemale Agnetina (Golden Stones) Stonefly AdultView 11 PicturesI caught this female during her egg-laying flight.
Region: Catskills
Collected Jun 7, 2007
Added Jun 8, 2007
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