Paragnetina media (Embossed Stonefly) Stonefly Nymph Pictures
Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
» Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
» Class Insecta (Insects)
» Order Plecoptera (Stoneflies)
» Family Perlidae (Golden Stones)
» Genus Paragnetina (Golden Stones)
» Species media (Embossed Stonefly)
This stonefly was collected from the northeastern United States on March 13th, 2005 and added to Troutnut.com on April 5th, 2006.
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Probably an immature Paragnetina media 1 Reply »
The row of spinules, absence of anal gills, and overall hairiness are all consistant with immature P. media. (The mature nymphs are cleaner, darker, and less hairy.)
I would also suggest altering the Paragnetina page to say that media is very important in both the East and Midwest. (media is probably the most widespread and commonly encountered member of the Perlidae in the East. Due to its tolerance and adaptability it is often found in streams that have few other stonefly species.) The "accepted" (Stark, et al) common names are Embossed Stone for media and Beautiful Stone for immarginata.
ReplyI would also suggest altering the Paragnetina page to say that media is very important in both the East and Midwest. (media is probably the most widespread and commonly encountered member of the Perlidae in the East. Due to its tolerance and adaptability it is often found in streams that have few other stonefly species.) The "accepted" (Stark, et al) common names are Embossed Stone for media and Beautiful Stone for immarginata.
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