Ohio Fishflies | Insects | Megaloptera
Overview Of Ohio Fishflies
Fishflies are large aquatic insects related to dobsonflies but generally smaller and less aggressive looking Their larvae live in clean streams and feed on small aquatic animals Adults are short lived and often seen near water during warm months.
Verified Species Examples
Summer Fishfly Chauliodes Rastripectus | Spring Fishfly Chauliodes Pectinicornis
Finding AndObserving Fishflies
Fishflies can be observed near lights at night or along stream banks during summer Their larvae can be found under submerged rocks in clean flowing water.
Authoritative Reference Sources
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Biological Monitoring | Bugguide Iowa State University | Integrated Taxonomic Information System Itis | Peterson Field Guide To Aquatic Insects
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