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Stonefly Genus Claassenia (Golden Stones)

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» Genus Claassenia (Golden Stones)
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Claassenia sabulosaGolden Stone00

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This is page 2 of specimens of Claassenia. Visit the main Claassenia page for:

  • The behavior and habitat of Claassenia.

Pictures of 7 Stonefly Specimens in the Genus Claassenia:

Specimen Page:12
Claassenia sabulosa (Golden Stone) Stonefly NymphClaassenia sabulosa (Golden Stone) Stonefly Nymph View 2 PicturesThis is a stonefly that has recently molted and has not yet darkened.
Collected May 14, 2005 from the Jocko River in Montana
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on June 28, 2011
Claassenia sabulosa (Golden Stone) Stonefly AdultClaassenia sabulosa (Golden Stone) Stonefly Adult View 2 PicturesThese are photos of the nymphal exuvia a sure sign that emergence is in progress, especially when you see these at the water's edge.
Collected May 24, 2007 from the Flathead River-lower in Montana
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on July 1, 2011
Male Claassenia sabulosa (Golden Stone) Stonefly AdultMale Claassenia sabulosa (Golden Stone) Stonefly Adult View 2 PicturesThe males have these abbreviated wings. I doubt they can fly but they can run faster than any stonefly I have seen. The also have an interesting habit of jumping.
Collected August 3, 2011 from the Touchet River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on August 3, 2011
Specimen Page:12
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