General Description
Body green with filamentous gills on the first five abdominal segments. Two tails on the tip of the abdomen. Up to 4 cm long.
Biology
These nymphs are carnivores and eat small aquatic insects. They live for up to 3 years before emerging as adult stoneflies.
Distribution
Eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Habitat
Moderate to fast-flowing water.
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Brief Id
Green body, two tails at end of abdomen, gills on first half of abdomen.
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Diet
Insects
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Scientific Author
McLellan, 1996
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Common Name
Stonefly nymph
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Other Names
Stonefly
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