Macromia alleghaniensis (Allegheny Cruiser)

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The river cruisers present identification problems in the field. In Allegheny, the broken yellow ring on S2 and the complete yellow ring on S7 are helpful in distinguishing it from similar species.

Male (posed)
14 June 2006  TN
Male (posed)
14 June 2006 TN
Male
15 June 2008  Rabun
Male
15 June 2008 Rabun
Male (posed)
14 June 2006  TN
Male (posed)
14 June 2006 TN
Male (posed)
14 June 2006  TN
Male (posed)
14 June 2006 TN
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