Giant salmonfly (Pteronarcys californica) on Jun 22, 2023
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Thank you for your report! That is a giant salmon fly, Pteronarcys californica, a species of stonefly (order Plecoptera). They are native and not pests. Their larvae are aquatic and important food for fish. Adults sometimes fly to lights at night.
Tom Valente
June 23, 2023, 2:56 a.m.