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πŸͺ¨ Stoneflies

Northern Stonefly

Nemoura arctica

About

A small, dark brown stonefly with two long cerci at the tip of the abdomen. Adults hold their wings flat over the body. Nymphs develop in cold, well-oxygenated streams and are indicators of clean water.

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Did You Know?

Stonefly nymphs are so sensitive to pollution that their presence in a stream is used as an indicator of excellent water quality.