Claassenia sabulosa (Golden Stone) Stonefly Nymph Pictures

Classification

This striking golden stonefly is the first of its species I've had the chance to photograph.

This stonefly was collected from Holder Creek on April 12th, 2021 and added to Troutnut.com on April 13th, 2021.

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The transverse row of spinules on the occiput (little spikes along the back of the head) is an identifying characteristic clearly visible here.

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Mouthparts, with the pudgy glossae in the usual position and the long, skinny paraglossae sticking out to the sides.

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The spiky brown hairs sticking up from the tergites are the "intercalary bristles" mentioned in the key.

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