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Common Forestfly

Zapada cinctipes

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Small insect, one of the first stoneflies of spring. Wings with distinct black bands as shown.

Habitat:

Found on bridge over creek, a typical place to find them.

Reference Links:

Zapada cinctipes (Plecoptera) of Gunnison County, Colorado

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
BugEric
Karen, your stonefly is in a different family. The "tails" are called cerci, and in the Nemouridae they are not as long.
KarenL
Nice spot Eric! Is this the same species here? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/21041058 - I'm confused because it is clearly an adult but has the "tails" of a nymph.

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PublishedApril 9, 2013

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