Subject: What is this bug?!
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
May 10, 2016 7:51 pm
Hi Bugman,
I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and I found a very interesting bug today and I need help identifying it!
Any help you can give me would be wonderful! Thank you!
Signature: Taylor
Salmonfly
Dear Taylor,
This is a Giant Stonefly or Salmonfly in the genus Pteronarcys, an insect generally found close to water as the nymphs are aquatic.
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By the way , I live at lake Quinault
Anita
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They are relatively common in the Pacific Northwest.