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Insects
 Water Striders (also called Jesus Bugs, Skaters, Water Skaters, Pond Skaters, Wherrymen) are true aquatic insects. They are one of few insects that are not preyed upon to a large extent by trout. It is thought that they smell and taste bad and perhaps exude a chemical repellant. It is also possible that they are very quick and wary and avoid predation in this manner. They are predatory themselves. Their bouyancy results from microscopic hairs that trap air bubbles and line their long legs. It is not recommended that you try a Water Strider pattern. photo by: Carl Greiner |
This page is where interesting information about the biology, life-cycle, taxonomy, identification, of aquatic invertebrates will be found. Data on the insect reports may be found below. If you would like to contribute to this data, you can make reports by selecting the river and then the stream. In addition, regional and general reports may be found here. |
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| Flyfishing Entomology Purdue University Mayflies of North America TroutNut University of Minnesota Aquatic Insect Verification Program University of Minnesota Guide to Aquatic Invertebrates | ||
| Insect Reports | |||
| Date | Insect | Stream | Details |
| July 6 | Not Specified | Main Channel N. Branch Root River (North Branch of the Root River) | report details |
| June 15 | May Fly | Mill Creek (North Branch of the Root River) | report details |
| June 9 | May Fly | Main Channel S. Branch Root River (South Branch of the Root River) | report details |
| June 2 | Not Specified | Middle Branch of the Whitewater River (Whitewater River) | report details |
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