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Stonefly Species Paragnetina media (Embossed Stonefly)

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This is one of the major species of the Perlidae family, perhaps the most important in the East.  

Where & When


Regions: East, Midwest

Time Of Year (?): Late June through late July


Hatching Behavior


Time Of Day (?): Early nighttime


Egg-Laying Behavior


Time Of Day: Dusk



Pictures of 3 Stonefly Specimens in the Species Paragnetina media:

Paragnetina media (Embossed Stonefly) Stonefly LarvaParagnetina media (Embossed Stonefly) Stonefly Larva View 10 Pictures
Collected March 30, 2007 from Fall Creek in New York
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on April 2, 2007
Paragnetina media (Embossed Stonefly) Stonefly NymphParagnetina media (Embossed Stonefly) Stonefly Nymph View 4 Pictures
Collected February 7, 2004 from unknown in Wisconsin
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on January 25, 2006
Paragnetina media (Embossed Stonefly) Stonefly NymphParagnetina media (Embossed Stonefly) Stonefly Nymph View 3 Pictures
Collected March 13, 2005 from Cascadilla Creek in New York
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on April 5, 2006

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