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Alderfly not Stonefly

Posted by May 14th, 2007 at 12:00 am

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Neuropterans: Lacewings, Antlions, and Owlflies

UK fly
Hi,
Would you be kind enough to identify this UK fly? I find it common on freshwater lakes here in the UK whilst fishing. They are very tame and slow moving.
Lee.

stonefly uk Alderfly not Stonefly

Hi Lee,
We thought this was a Stonefly, but Eric Eaton set us straight. He wrote: “The stonefly is actually an alderfly, family Sialidae, order Megaloptera (or Neuroptera, depending on which authority you consult). ” Alderfliesflies have aquatic larvae.

(05/15/2007) UK stonefly ID question
I was looking at you page this morning and had a question about the picture of the possible UK stonefly. It looks alot like an alderfly to me. Just thought I would let you know what I thought it was.
Chad

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