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Location: Woodstock, NY
April 9, 2011 11:43 am
I live in Woodstock, NY on a lake with a stream. In pools around the stream there are 1000s of these of various sizes. They also seem to be undergoing a metamorphosis. Some are inside cocoons made of various elements. They are in the water, mostly, but seem to be able to survive on land.
Signature: Alan Cohen
Stonefly Naiad
Hi Alan,
This is the larva of a Stonefly, known as a Naiad. Their presence in large numbers is a good indication that the stream in which they were found has very low levels of pollution. You can find additional information on Stoneflies on BugGuide.
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