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STONEFLY

Importance:
- Stonefly larvae are an important food for fish.
- Very sensitive to pollution.
Identification:
- Similar in appearance to the mayfly
- Two tails
- Six legs
- Size range: 3/16 inches - 1 inch
- Color: Yellowish and brown, or black. May be brilliantly patterned.
Locomotion:
What it Eats:
- Dead plant material and microscopic organisms.
Interesting Facts:
- There are about 500 species of stoneflies in North America.
SCIENTIFIC ORDER: PLECOPTERA
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