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Closeup insects from the Flathead River

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Lepidoptera (Moths) Moth AdultLepidoptera (Moths) Insect Adult View 2 PicturesI have been told this is the only western aquatic moth, Petrophila confusalis, see here on milkweed blossoms.
Collected July 21, 2005 from the Flathead River-lower in Montana
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on June 28, 2011
Hydropsyche (Spotted Sedges) Caddisfly LarvaHydropsyche (Spotted Sedges) Caddisfly Larva View 1 PicturesThis genus can get incredibly abundant especially below dams.This specimen shows the two sclerotized bars needed to identify it to genus. These usually curl up like this one when preserved.
Collected June 12, 2007 from the Flathead River-lower in Montana
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on June 26, 2011
Baetisca columbiana (Armored Mayfly) Mayfly NymphBaetisca columbiana (Armored Mayfly) Mayfly Nymph View 1 PicturesThis is also a very rare mayfly. This specimen was the first ever collected in western Montana. Only 5 specimens have been collected from this large river.
Collected July 5, 2007 from the Flathead River-lower in Montana
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on June 26, 2011
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