Header image
Enter a name
Artistic view of a Male Pteronarcys californica (Pteronarcyidae) (Giant Salmonfly) Stonefly Adult from the Gallatin River in Montana
Salmonflies
Pteronarcys californica

The giant Salmonflies of the Western mountains are legendary for their proclivity to elicit consistent dry-fly action and ferocious strikes.

Dorsal view of a Sweltsa (Chloroperlidae) (Sallfly) Stonefly Nymph from the Yakima River in Washington
This species was fairly abundant in a February sample of the upper Yakima.
27" brown trout, my largest ever. It was the sub-dominant fish in its pool. After this, I hooked the bigger one, but I couldn't land it.
Troutnut is a project started in 2003 by salmonid ecologist Jason "Troutnut" Neuswanger to help anglers and fly tyers unabashedly embrace the entomological side of the sport. Learn more about Troutnut or support the project for an enhanced experience here.

Male Cinygmula tarda Mayfly Dun Pictures

For details about the tentative identification of this male dun, see the page for associated male spinner, captured from a mating swarm in the same location and at the same time as this dun was emerging.

Lateral view of a Male Cinygmula tarda (Heptageniidae) Mayfly Dun from the Cedar River in Washington
Male Cinygmula tarda (Heptageniidae) Mayfly Dun from the Cedar River in Washington
Dorsal view of a Male Cinygmula tarda (Heptageniidae) Mayfly Dun from the Cedar River in Washington
Ventral view of a Male Cinygmula tarda (Heptageniidae) Mayfly Dun from the Cedar River in Washington
Ruler view of a Male Cinygmula tarda (Heptageniidae) Mayfly Dun from the Cedar River in Washington The smallest ruler marks are 1 mm.

This mayfly was collected from the Cedar River in Washington on June 30th, 2021 and added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on July 2nd, 2021.


Start a Discussion of Dun

Male Cinygmula tarda Mayfly Dun Pictures

Collection details
Location: Cedar River, Washington
Date: June 30th, 2021
Added to site: July 2nd, 2021
Author: Troutnut
Troutnut.com is copyright © 2004-2024 (email Jason). privacy policy