Hex Mayflies
Hexagenia limbata
The famous nocturnal Hex hatch of the Midwest (and a few other lucky locations) stirs to the surface mythically large brown trout that only touch streamers for the rest of the year.
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Stonefly Species Isoperla bilineata (Yellow Sallies)
This is a common olive brown species.
Species Range
Egg-Laying behavior
Time of day: Evening
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References
- Swisher, Doug and Carl Richards. 2000. Selective Trout. The Lyons Press.
Stonefly Species Isoperla bilineata (Yellow Sallies)
Species Range
Common Names
Resources
- NatureServe
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility
- Described by Say, T. (1823) Description of insects belonging to the order Neuroptera Linn., Latr. Collected by the Expedition authorized by J.C. Calhoun, Secretary of War, under the command of Maior S.H. Long. The Western quarterly reporter of medical, surgical, and natural science 2, 160–165.