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Closeup insects from the Touchet River

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Hydropsychidae Caddisfly AdultHydropsychidae  Caddisfly Adult View 2 PicturesThese specimens are either Cheumatopsyche or Hydropsyche. They escaped before I could catch them.I suspect, based on size, they are Hydropsyche, they are about 1/4 inch in length. Both H. occidentalis and H. californica are common in the Touchet River.
Collected July 27, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on July 29, 2011
Male Claassenia sabulosa (Golden Stone) Stonefly AdultMale Claassenia sabulosa (Golden Stone) Stonefly Adult View 2 PicturesThe males have these abbreviated wings. I doubt they can fly but they can run faster than any stonefly I have seen. The also have an interesting habit of jumping.
Collected August 3, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on August 3, 2011
Female Paraleptophlebia (Blue Quills and Mahogany Duns) Mayfly AdultFemale Paraleptophlebia (Blue Quills and Mahogany Duns) Mayfly Adult View 1 PicturesThis female exhibits the dark chocolate color so common in this genus.
Collected June 5, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on June 26, 2011
Formicidae (Ants) Ant AdultFormicidae (Ants) Insect Adult View 2 Pictures
Collected June 5, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on June 26, 2011
Male Ameletus (Brown Duns) Mayfly SpinnerMale Ameletus (Brown Duns) Mayfly Spinner View 1 PicturesThis specimen is close to Ameletus vernalis but the wing coloration is missing.
Collected June 10, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on June 26, 2011
Female Cinygmula mimus Mayfly SpinnerFemale Cinygmula mimus  Mayfly Spinner View 1 Pictures
Collected May 20, 2012 from the Touchet River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on May 25, 2012
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