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Entomology
Discusion of the bugs we love!!!
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Entomology On-LineStarted by lanvaettir, 10 Mar 2004 |
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Hatch Chart DirectoryStarted by SmallieHunter, 11 Mar 2004 |
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Water bugStarted by Bill_729, 20 Nov 2019 |
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Grasshopper Near Miles City MontanaStarted by fshng2, 14 Jul 2019 |
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Insect Has Gears in it's LegsStarted by fshng2, 07 Jul 2019 |
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any guesses?Started by flytire, 16 Jun 2019 |
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PMDStarted by salmobytes, 27 Apr 2019 |
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Mother's Day Caddis from 2014Started by salmobytes, 27 Apr 2019 |
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Rogue river salmon fliesStarted by Bazzer69, 01 Apr 2019 |
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Bugs IDStarted by yooperflyfisher, 01 Apr 2019 |
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Bug IDStarted by FishnPhil, 25 Feb 2019 |
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Fly IDStarted by bigfootken, 06 Sep 2018 |
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hexStarted by swampsinger, 30 Oct 2016 |
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Help? I hate craneflies but the fish love emStarted by RiverCred, 21 Jan 2019 ![]() |
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Best floating tail materialStarted by todvan, 11 Dec 2011 |
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caddis larva ?Started by ralphs007, 12 Apr 2018 |
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is this a salmonfly?Started by Istripbuggers, 05 May 2013 |
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Whats the bug?Started by GC59, 11 Sep 2017 |
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Natural Dun FloatStarted by Byron, 22 Jan 2017 |
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Slate DrakeStarted by Dubs, 13 Apr 2017 |
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Today's HatchStarted by Dubs, 19 Apr 2017 |
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Flyfishing entomology podcast and trivia quizStarted by EricF, 04 Feb 2017 |
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Poll
Which USA State has the most the most recorded Mayflies (162 species)Started by troutdogg, 18 Mar 2010 |
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Identification pleaseStarted by barrytheguide, 09 Oct 2016 |
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Which Mayfly Nymphs Hatch on the Bottom?Started by Randyflycaster, 29 Oct 2014 |
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Doctor CaddisStarted by FlaFly, 09 Aug 2016 ![]() |
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IdentificationStarted by Johnnymcq, 15 Jul 2016 |
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Starting a sample collection?Started by cjsnyder1234, 12 Dec 2014 |
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welp... caddis huh?Started by Dubs, 28 May 2016 |
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Cahills are hatching!Started by Dubs, 28 May 2016 |
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Spinners tonightStarted by Dubs, 29 May 2016 |
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First mayfly! Help!Started by Fisherboy0301, 04 May 2016 |
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Yough MinnowsStarted by eastern fly, 26 Mar 2016 |
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bug / spider?Started by dreamcaster4639, 06 Sep 2011 |
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Beginner EntomologyStarted by ryveradair, 15 Mar 2015 |
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caddis larvaStarted by sandflyx, 28 Feb 2005 |
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Preserving BugsStarted by WITroutbum, 08 Sep 2015 |
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My Insect picturesStarted by wschmitt3, 14 Jun 2015 |
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stoneflies photos / questionsStarted by flyguy613, 03 Aug 2015 |
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Caddis EmergersStarted by grandriverbumm, 18 Jun 2014 |
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Hellgrammites (Dobsonfly Larva)Started by Tim Shovel, 01 Feb 2015 |
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Freshwater BugsStarted by Tim Shovel, 02 Feb 2015 |
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Drowned Female Pale Morning DunStarted by salmobytes, 02 Dec 2014 |
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Photos WantedStarted by Randyflycaster, 25 Sep 2014 |
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Interesting find today:Started by utyer, 12 Jun 2014 |
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First Shot of Dragonfly!Started by mtyburski, 13 Jul 2014 |
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DragonflyStarted by mikechell, 08 Jun 2014 |
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New copy of Hatches II (Caucci and Nastasi) missing pages? PublishingStarted by NHMatt, 10 Jul 2014 |
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Do all Ephemerellidae nymphs hatch slowly?Started by Randyflycaster, 11 May 2014 |
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Albino Golden stone nymph!?Started by leftyangler, 20 Feb 2013 ![]() |
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Video: The Life Cycle of Caddis FliesStarted by Randyflycaster, 21 Feb 2014 |
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Henry's Fork Hatches: Midges with Mike LawsonStarted by henrysforkanglers, 06 Feb 2014 ![]() |
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Can't find aquatic entomologists locally. What should I do?Started by leftyangler, 30 Oct 2013 ![]() |
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A Winter Stonefly Search (Educational Documentary in Michigan)Started by KMF, 26 Dec 2013 |
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making a hatch chartStarted by ryveradair, 07 Nov 2013 |
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looking for a bookStarted by Christopher K, 30 Oct 2013 |
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GREAT VIDEOStarted by Horseshoes, 07 Jan 2010 |
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Red headed meadow katydidStarted by mikechell, 31 Jul 2013 |
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What's up with this guy?Started by AK Assassin, 31 Jul 2013 |
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Need help with a collectionStarted by Markbob, 08 Jul 2013 |
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IDStarted by KOKOEK9, 22 Jun 2013 |
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Stream surveyStarted by Druce, 26 Oct 2012 |
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Wind River Entomology Kit?Started by flyfisher4life1, 05 Apr 2013 |
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Seining for BugsStarted by shoebop, 21 Mar 2013 |
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PMD at this time of year?Started by leftyangler, 22 Mar 2013 ![]() |
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caddis questionStarted by hopperfisher, 25 Nov 2012 |
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Blue quill?Started by Ebrant10, 10 Mar 2013 |
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entomology bookStarted by bluegill576, 03 Mar 2011 |
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Livingston's Spring Creeks Trout foodsStarted by leftyangler, 09 Feb 2013 ![]() |
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Caddis pupa colorStarted by 1hook, 02 Feb 2013 |
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Arizona winter bugs?Started by Sur3-Shot , 25 Jan 2013 |
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Peculiar BWO hatch - Master Class experience at Livingston's sprinStarted by leftyangler, 16 Jan 2013 ![]() |
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Which species of minnow is this?Started by AlexC, 10 Mar 2010 |
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Sampling Aquatic insects?Started by Fly Fishing Idaho, 05 Oct 2012 |
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kick and sweep on 10/04/2012Started by Druce, 04 Oct 2012 |
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