Female common stonefly, Perlesta with egg mass about to be deposited.
One of about 30 species in the common stonefly genus Perlesta. This female has an egg mass yet to be deposited. Primarily eastern N. America July 2024. NE US
#stoneflies #Perlesta #Perlidae #Bugsky #insects
The head of a stonefly, black hemispherical eyes flank the sides of the yellow head with black and yellow antennae
The stonefly resting on a light fisxture, it's long net-like wings folded tightly against it's body.
The top of the stonefly, The dark gray long net-like wings are held tightly against the body with yellowand black head at the left.
A photo of the stonefly's side showing the plump lack and yellow abdomen held under the wings.
Stoneflies, family #Perlidae, are metal AF. This magnificent example came to visit the moth station this week.
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#insect(s
#Macrophotography
