Paraleptophlebia and Ameletus nymphs

[Mark Melton]

The first set of photos of Paraleptophlebia and Ameletus nymphs are from a small unnamed stream that comes off Fitch Mountain into the Russian River. The next set of photos of Paraleptophlebia nymphs are from the Russian River. They are all from the early spring. The Ameletus nymphs are about 11mm in length (not including cerci or antennae) and the Paraleptophlebia about 6mm (excluding cerci or antennae).

 

[Jim F.]

Paraleptophlebia about 6mm

. . . and boast a 26mm name . . .

You capture some great macro photos. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Mark Melton]

. . . and boast a 26mm name . . .

You capture some great macro photos. Thank you for sharing.

Yeah, the name certainly is longer than the insect. Glad you enjoy the photos.

 

[Jim F.]

Glad you enjoy the photos.

I do and very much!

 

[Tom Butler]

I do and very much!

I do as well. Good stuff Mark!

 

[James St. Clair]

I also really enjoy and appreciate the pictures Mark!

 

[James St. Clair]

It's also crazy how long the Paraleptophlebia's tails are. Makes me think I should have some longer tailed nymphs in my box, as those are also prevalent in my area!