Paraleptophlebia sp.

[Mark Melton]

This nymph is found in Mill Creek (tributary to the Russian River) from late summer to early winter. The nymphs are found under gravel and cobble with leaves (primarily white alder) mixed in. Average size is about 7 mm (excluding antennae and cerci).

 

[Jim F.]

If it was as long as its name, I'd be really leery about wet wading . . . fierce-looking little critter.

 

[Taxon]

If it was as long as its name, I'd be really leery about wet wading . . . fierce-looking little critter.

They are harmless. Those are tusks for digging, as opposed to mouthparts for pinching.

 

[FinLuver]

They are harmless. Those are tusks for digging, as opposed to mouthparts for pinching.

Yah…I’m still not stickin’ my finger near them.