Stonefly Genus Agnetina (Golden Stones)
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Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
» Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
» Class Insecta (Insects)
» Order Plecoptera (Stoneflies)
» Family Perlidae (Golden Stones)
» Genus Agnetina (Golden Stones)
| Species in Agnetina |  |  |
| Agnetina capitataGolden Stone | 3 | 21 |
2 species aren't included.
Common Names
| Match | Common Name |
 | Golden Stones |
 | Big Golden Stones |
This is page 2 of specimens of Agnetina. Visit the main Agnetina page for:
- The behavior and habitat of Agnetina.
4 Stonefly Specimens in the Genus Agnetina:
Agnetina capitata (Golden Stone) Stonefly Adult
View 8 PicturesThis stonefly emerged in my aquarium, and unfortunately I severely damaged its wings just trying to catch it. It's still an interesting specimen, especially since I was able to also photograph the nymphal shuck (
Shuck: The shed exoskeleton left over when an insect molts into its next stage or instar. Most often it describes the last nymphal or pupal skin exited during emergence into a winged adult.) it emerged from. I was surprised by just how light it was shortly after emerging. I photographed it a couple days later when it had darkened considerably; it was a pale, almost pastel yellow at first.
View 8 PicturesThis stonefly emerged in my aquarium, and unfortunately I severely damaged its wings just trying to catch it. It's still an interesting specimen, especially since I was able to also photograph the nymphal shuck (
View Full SizeHere's an underwater view of the pupal shucks of several already-emerged Brachycentrus numerosus caddisflies.
Region: Northeast
Collected May 1, 2007
Added May 3, 2007
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