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Salmonflies

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***Pteronarcyidae

This common name refers to only one family.

Stonefly Family Pteronarcyidae

These are often called Salmonflies.
The primary Salmonfly hatches from from Pteronarcys, especially the huge, famous western species Pteronarcys californica. See its page for details.

Pteronarcella is a smaller related genus which may occasionally be important.
Pteronarcys biloba (Knobbed Salmonfly) Stonefly NymphPteronarcys biloba (Knobbed Salmonfly) Stonefly Nymph View 17 Pictures
Collected May 6, 2007 from in
Added to Troutnut.com by on May 10, 2007
Male Pteronarcys californica (Giant Salmonfly) Stonefly AdultMale Pteronarcys californica (Giant Salmonfly) Stonefly Adult View 1 PicturesThis shows the adult and its exuviae.
Collected May 1, 2007 from in
Added to Troutnut.com by on June 26, 2011
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