TRR photo by Ed Wesely A “large winter stonefly,” about 9/16 of an inch long, rests on a Honesdale monument after hatching from the nearby Lackawaxan River.

Large winter stoneflies

Winter survival for “large winter stoneflies” (Taeniopterygidae) means clinging to stream bottoms as juveniles, with flattened, wingless bodies seemingly unrelated to the insect in my picture. But within each integument or “skin,” a winged adult develops and by late February is set to hatch, substituting a breathing system that extracts oxygen from the air for the gills it used underwater.

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Right to know

There was an interesting article in The River Reporter’s February 23-March 1 issue concerning pending legislation in Albany that would require the labeling of all GMO (genetically modified organism) seed sold in the state.

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Pre-season trout stocking in PA

PIKE AND WAYNE COUNTIES, PA—The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission invites the public to assist at pre-season trout stocking of local waters. Those assisting should dress appropriately for outdoor work and be aware that the commission assumes no liability for any injury that may be incurred in relation to the stocking program. The schedule for pre-season stocking is:

Lackawaxen River

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