Troutnut Forum > Get Bugs Identified > Lehigh River,PA
| John_don04 | March 7th, 2007, 8:56 pm | |
| Northeastern,PA Posts: 3 | First I would like to say how happy I am that I found this web site ! I am relatively new to the sport & think its a great site!! I was hiking along the Lehigh on 3/4/07 & noticed insects from 1/2" to 1 1/8 inches long crawling on the snow pack.Both were brownish black in color. And unfortunately, I don't have pictures .The smaller size had 2 tails & the latter none.Jason Neuswanger believes,by the info I provided him.That they are Early Brown or Black -Stoneflies.Any additional help would be appreciated!And I need all the help I can get!! One other question. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good Field - Pocket Guide for insect identification for PA ? JWD | |
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| Martinlf | March 7th, 2007, 9:22 pm | |
| Palmyra PA Posts: 907 | Several people recommended this book for PA bugs; I've found it to be excellent: Ames book | |
| Louis Is it not an art to deceive a trout with an artificial fly? A trout! that is more sharp-sighted than any hawk . . . and more watchful and timorous than your high-mettled merlin is bold! --Izaak Walton The Compleat Angler | ||
| John_don04 | March 14th, 2007, 7:48 pm | |
| Northeastern,PA Posts: 3 | Louis , Thank You for the info !! I apoligize for not replying sooner . I've been away . John | |
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| Martinlf | March 14th, 2007, 8:18 pm | |
| Palmyra PA Posts: 907 | No problem. If you get a chance let us know what you think of the book. Tight lines. | |
| Louis Is it not an art to deceive a trout with an artificial fly? A trout! that is more sharp-sighted than any hawk . . . and more watchful and timorous than your high-mettled merlin is bold! --Izaak Walton The Compleat Angler | ||
| John_don04 | March 15th, 2007, 8:06 pm | |
| Northeastern,PA Posts: 3 | I'll do that . Thanks ! | |
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| GONZO | March 17th, 2007, 8:38 pm | |
| "Bear Swamp," PA Posts: 876 | Hi John, It's nice to hear from someone who hails from my old stomping grounds in NE PA. I agree with Jason that the dark flies on the snow pack were probably early black or brown stonefly species. Aside from midges and the odd winter caddisfly, these "snowflies" are the most commonly encountered winter species. The Lehigh has a wealth of stonefly species that are important throughout the season. Where were you on the Lehigh--the Gorge, or the upper river above the F.E.W.? Best, Gonzo | |
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