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Stonefly Family Leuctridae (Needleflies)

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» Family Leuctridae (Needleflies)
Genus in LeuctridaeNumber of SpecimensNumber of Pictures
LeuctraNeedleflies00
MegaleuctraNeedleflies00
ParaleuctraTiny Winter Blacks00
PerlomyiaNeedleflies00

4 genera aren't included.
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Leuctra is the only genus of any known importance to trout anglers. Their wings are rolled to a needle-like point; hence the common name, needle flies.


Pictures of 4 Stonefly Specimens in the Family Leuctridae:

Specimen Page:12
Megaleuctra stigmata (Little Black Needlefly) Stonefly AdultMegaleuctra stigmata (Little Black Needlefly) Stonefly Adult View 3 PicturesThis is one of rarest stoneflies in western Montana. It is a bit unusual that it is fairly abundant in a handful of streams that empty into the east side of Flathead Lake. A very beautiful bug.
Collected May 18, 2005 from Talking Water Creek in Montana
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on June 28, 2011
Specimen Page:12

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