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Angler's Entomology Podcast

Welcome to the Angler's Entomology Podcast.  On this podcast and blog, I am documenting my re-entry into the world of entomology.   Join us as my wife and I explore the environment in which trout live and the insects and other creatures that live in and share that space.  This is not just a dry recitation of facts, I hope to bring these creatures alive - show you how they live, what makes them fascinating in their own right, and help you understand how they interact with trout in ways that will help your fishing.  So, please join us.  I hope you enjoy the program...

Links:

Selene's Blog and Page for Classic Streamers; and you can finder her interview on the podcast the Liar's Club. 

NEW QUIZ PAGES

I'm setting up a new set of Quizizz pages to help you learn about different insect groups.  I'll be honest - the best way to learn insects is to look at a lot of insects.  So, give these a whirl and don't get discouraged if you do poorly.   Just try again every so often.   The quizzes will be tiered- so they will get more detailed and complicated as we increase in levels.   The first ones are just about learning the different orders.    

This first quiz is about identifying the four major aquatic insect orders

Quiz #2 is a continuation on Mayfly, Stonefly, Dragon and Damselfly, and Caddisfly Orders. 

This Quiz includes other orders of insects that are important to anglers, but is only the adults.  

 

Episode 28: Whitefly patterns

Dec 4, 2018

Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of whitefly nymphs or adults.  Last time we were fishing this hatch we were having so much fun I didn't take any pictures.  Something I'm still kicking myself for ... sort of...

But here are some flies you can tie up if you want to fish these guys - starting with Selene's whitefly...


Dec 4, 2018

Today we are talking about whiteflies - Ephoron leukon and album, altho we'll talk about the genus overall which is worldwide in distribution.   Of course we'll also digress, talking about sex without sex and other fun stuff.   When your done be sure and check out the new Facebook "Anglers Entomology...


Nov 8, 2018

Hi folks - here is an episode all about Isonychia bicolor - which goes by a dozen or so other names.  Besides the confusing naming situation, we'll talk about it's bizarre habits, imitations and it's dubious connection to the Leadwing Coachman fly.  


Episode 27: Pics and Notes for Leadwing Coachman

Nov 8, 2018

Hi Folks - here are the pics and links for the episode about Isonychia bicolor.   We'll start with a picture of the nymph:

Where you can see it's typical minnow like shape.   You can see the hair on the front legs that is distinctive about this group, but here is a close up:

 

Those front legs are raised up and held...


Oct 3, 2018

Here you go folks, finally, an episode about teeny weeny flies.   I hope you find the diversity interesting - well, because it is.   And I've, as usual, added some pics to the blog - so you can see what I'm talking about - both of midges and of some of my favorite flies: