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Giant Stonefly

Pteronarcys spp.

Photo by Anthony8
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Field Notes

Description:

Large insect on a tree

Habitat:

In the forest near a stream.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
ForestDragon
This looks like a species of Stonefly. I would say it's most likely a species of Giant Stonefly, Genus Pteronarcys. I am having difficulty finding a good reference for a species, but this gives you somewhere to begin.
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PublishedMay 12, 2013

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