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πŸͺ¨ Stoneflies

Golden Stonefly

Perlesta placida

About

A medium-sized golden-brown stonefly widespread in eastern North American streams. Nymphs are predators that hunt smaller invertebrates among cobbles.

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Did You Know?

Unlike most stoneflies, this species tolerates relatively warm water temperatures up to 30 degrees Celsius.