Pteronarcyidae
Sign in to saveThe Pteronarcyidae, also known as giant stoneflies or salmonflies, are a family of the order Plecoptera.
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FAMILY
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassInsecta
- OrderPlecoptera
- FamilyPteronarcyidae
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- Movement and other biology
- Evolutionary history
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The Pteronarcyidae, also known as giant stoneflies or salmonflies, are a family of the order Plecoptera.
== Natural history == Two genera of Pteronarcyidae are found; Pteronarcys is found in all of North America, while Pteronarcella is found only in the west. The two genera comprise 10 distinct species, two of which are Pteronarcella. Lifespans range from one to four years. The name "salmonflies" comes from their role in the diets of salmon, and they play an important role in fly fishing. Adults emerge from April to June. The giant stoneflies are very sensitive to stress.