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Alderfly

Sialis sp.

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

aquatic in the larval stage yet never stray far from water even as winged adults

Habitat:

temperate forest

Notes:

I spotted this on the trail in Short Hills provincial park. I could only get the one photo and it was the only time I saw this species.

Species ID Suggestions

Alderfly

Sialis sp.

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (1)
Dan Doucette
Thanks J for the ID. I missed this one as I was scanning my field guide.

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PublishedNovember 10, 2013

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