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Updates from August 9, 2006
On-stream insect photos by Troutnut from the West Branch of Owego Creek in New York
Closeup of some recently emerged Isonychia bicolor nymphs from a small stream.
StateNew York
LocationWest Branch of Owego Creek
Date TakenAug 9, 2006
Date AddedAug 10, 2006
AuthorTroutnut
CameraPENTAX Optio WPi
Several Isonychia bicolor nymphs had recently crawled out onto these rocks to emerge, leaving behind their telltale shucks (
Shuck: The shed exoskeleton left over when an insect molts into its next stage or instar. Most often it describes the last nymphal or pupal skin exited during emergence into a winged adult.).
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Here's an underwater view of the pupal shucks of several already-emerged Brachycentrus numerosus caddisflies.
StateNew York
LocationWest Branch of Owego Creek
Date TakenAug 9, 2006
Date AddedAug 10, 2006
AuthorTroutnut
CameraPENTAX Optio WPi
Closeup insects by Troutnut from the West Branch of Owego Creek in New York
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