Riverwatch - M a c r o I n v e r t e b r a t e s

Macro Invertebrates of the Red River

Common Stonefly

Order- Plecoptera
Family- Perlidae

Stonefly nymphs live on or near the stones in the river. The Stonefly is very rare in the Red River. This is due to a lack of habitat. Stoneflies prefer cold fast moving water.

pictures courtesy of Dr. Bryan Bishop, Concordia College

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