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Stonefly Family Peltoperlidae (Roachflies)

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Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
» Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
» Class Insecta (Insects)
» Order Plecoptera (Stoneflies)
» Family Peltoperlidae (Roachflies)
Genus in PeltoperlidaeNumber of SpecimensNumber of Pictures
TallaperlaRoachflies213

5 genera aren't included.
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These stoneflies, known for their roach-like shape, are not really mentioned in books about angling. They are a major component of the invertebrate fauna in a few streams, which are presumably few and far between. Since their robust shape is so distinct, I speculate that a special nymph pattern would pay off on the rare waters where they are major insects.

3 Stonefly Specimens in the Family Peltoperlidae:

Tallaperla (Roachflies) Stonefly NymphTallaperla (Roachflies) Stonefly NymphView 6 PicturesThis is the first specimen of the Peltoperlidae stonefly family that I've collected. It's very small and probably an early instar (Instar: Many invertebrates molt through dozens of progressively larger and better-developed stages as they grow. Each of these stages is known as an instar. Hard-bodied nymphs typically molt through more instars than soft-bodied larvae.), but I'm not choosy about new bugs.
Region: Catskills
Collected Apr 19, 2006
Added Apr 22, 2006
Peltoperlidae (Roachflies) Stonefly AdultPeltoperlidae (Roachflies) Stonefly AdultView 5 PicturesThe adult stoneflies of this family look surprisingly normal given the strange shape of the nymphs.
Region: Poconos
Collected May 28, 2007
Added Jun 4, 2007
Tallaperla (Roachflies) Stonefly NymphTallaperla (Roachflies) Stonefly NymphView 7 Pictures
Region: Northeast
Collected Apr 1, 2007
Added Apr 3, 2007

5 Streamside Pictures of Peltoperlidae Stoneflies:

Streamside Photo Page:12
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This Peltoperlid stonefly (roachfly) was crawling around on this rock looking for a comfortable place to emerge.
This Peltoperlid stonefly (roachfly) was crawling around on this rock looking for a comfortable place to emerge.

In this picture: Stonefly Family Peltoperlidae (Roachflies).
RegionPoconos
Date TakenMay 28, 2007
Date AddedJun 5, 2007
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This Peltoperlid stonefly (roachfly) was crawling around on this rock looking for a comfortable place to emerge.
This Peltoperlid stonefly (roachfly) was crawling around on this rock looking for a comfortable place to emerge.

In this picture: Stonefly Family Peltoperlidae (Roachflies).
RegionPoconos
Date TakenMay 28, 2007
Date AddedJun 5, 2007
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This Peltoperlid stonefly (roachfly) was crawling around on this rock looking for a comfortable place to emerge.
This Peltoperlid stonefly (roachfly) was crawling around on this rock looking for a comfortable place to emerge.

In this picture: Stonefly Family Peltoperlidae (Roachflies).
RegionPoconos
Date TakenMay 28, 2007
Date AddedJun 5, 2007
Streamside Photo Page:12

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