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Stonefly Naiad Exuvia - Plecoptera Stonefly naiads have long antennae and a pair of long, caudal filaments.  They take at least a year to mature, so their presence is evidence that a stream is permanent.  Exuviae can be found clinging to vertical surfaces near a stream&#039;s edge.  Mature naiads crawls out of the water, clings to a surface, and then the winged adult will climb out of its old skin.<br />
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I spotted this naiad exuvia on a small bridge that crosses a fast moving stream. Geotagged,Spring,United States,exuvia,exuviae,naiad exuvia,plecoptera,signs of wildlife,sonefly exuvia,stonefly,stonefly naiad Click/tap to enlarge

Stonefly Naiad Exuvia - Plecoptera

Stonefly naiads have long antennae and a pair of long, caudal filaments. They take at least a year to mature, so their presence is evidence that a stream is permanent. Exuviae can be found clinging to vertical surfaces near a stream's edge. Mature naiads crawls out of the water, clings to a surface, and then the winged adult will climb out of its old skin.

I spotted this naiad exuvia on a small bridge that crosses a fast moving stream.

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  1. What a pretty exuvia! Love those patterns! Posted 7 years ago
    1. Thanks :). I love finding signs of creatures in nature! Cast skins can be so gorgeous. Posted 7 years ago

  2. Posted 7 years ago
  3. One more video...hatch starts around 2:30
    Posted 7 years ago

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Uploaded Jul 13, 2018. Captured Jun 3, 2018 10:30 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/83s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm