letumgo 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 I found these shucks on the rocks of the stream when I was fishing today. Very interesting markings. I noticed that they only have two tails, which I think narrows the choices. I'd appreciate any help identifying them. Edit - Oh, the majority of the shucks were under an inch in length, but I found a few that were close to two inches in length. I've got a guess on their identity, but it's only a guess... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taxon 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Ray- My guess would be Acroneuria, perhaps A. abnormis, somewhat confusingly referred to as the Common Stone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letumgo 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Thank you, Taxom. I did a little searching to see a picture of golden stone flies and I agree with you. You rock!!! :punk: Oh, by the way, my guess was completely wrong. :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Ray, from your pictures you can see why patterns such as the Kaufmann Stonefly (with it's segmented back, forked tail, and three part wing case) are such a great representation of the natural. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ethan Bright 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Roger is most likely correct on the large exuviae, even to species! The small ones I bet are a species of Isoperla, perhaps transmarina. Cheers, Ethan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taxon 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 Well Ethan, you know what they say. Given sufficient time, even a monkey will accidentally make a correct insect identification. There must be something similar happening here. Thanks for the verification. I appreciate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
