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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This is the first of it's family I've seen, collected from a tiny, fishless stream in the Cascades. The three species of this genus all live in the Northwest and are predators that primarily eat stonefly nymphs Merritt R.W., Cummins, K.W., and Berg, M.B. (2019).
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Sep 11, 2020
by Martinlf
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PMD Spinner - Egg sack color? [Page: 1, 2]
Jan 26, 2010 by Wbranch in species Ephemerella excrucians
Jan 26, 2010 by Wbranch in species Ephemerella excrucians
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Aug 18, 2020
by Troutnut
by Troutnut
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Jul 31, 2020
by Martinlf
by Martinlf
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Jul 31, 2020
by Creno
by Creno
Tiny Black Caddis hatch, late fall - Nov 26 to be exact_ Spring Creek Southern MO [Page: 1, 2]
Dec 29, 2010 by Dai_sca in family Hydroptilidae
Dec 29, 2010 by Dai_sca in family Hydroptilidae
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Dec 10, 2019
by Pdcox
by Pdcox
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Jun 11, 2019
by Sapperstyle
by Sapperstyle
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Jul 9, 2018
by Martinlf
by Martinlf
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Apr 21, 2018
by Martinlf
by Martinlf
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Jan 15, 2018
by Millcreek
by Millcreek
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Jun 22, 2017
by Crepuscular
by Crepuscular
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Clinger nymphs are shaped that way to hang in really fast currents. Really? Featured Topic
Feb 23, 2013 by Entoman in genus Rhithrogena
Feb 23, 2013 by Entoman in genus Rhithrogena
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Jun 14, 2017
by Steamntrout
by Steamntrout
Brachycentrus americanus on the Lower Sacramento River California
Oct 29, 2016 by Troutguide in species Brachycentrus americanus
Oct 29, 2016 by Troutguide in species Brachycentrus americanus
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Jul 5, 2016
by Bombillo
by Bombillo
What is the big DEAL about the HEX? [Page: 1, 2]
Jun 21, 2006 by Spinner in species Hexagenia limbata
Jun 21, 2006 by Spinner in species Hexagenia limbata
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Jul 5, 2016
by Bombillo
by Bombillo
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Jun 4, 2016
by Chipper
by Chipper
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May 17, 2016
by Bnorikane
by Bnorikane
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Feb 1, 2016
by Martinlf
by Martinlf
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Jan 31, 2016
by Martinlf
by Martinlf
Caddis Pupae Question [Page: 1, 2, 3] Featured Topic
Dec 6, 2010 by PaulRoberts in order Trichoptera
Dec 6, 2010 by PaulRoberts in order Trichoptera
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Nov 23, 2015
by Martinlf
by Martinlf
Clusters of midges and the Griffith's Gnat [Page: 1, 2]
Apr 10, 2007 by Troutnut in family Chironomidae
Apr 10, 2007 by Troutnut in family Chironomidae
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May 22, 2015
by Taxon
by Taxon
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Sep 23, 2014
by Troutnut
by Troutnut
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Jul 24, 2014
by Crepuscular
by Crepuscular
So is Ep Infrequens now known as Ep Dorothea? [Page: 1, 2]
Feb 17, 2008 by Wbranch in species Ephemerella dorothea infrequens
Feb 17, 2008 by Wbranch in species Ephemerella dorothea infrequens
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Jul 1, 2014
by Crepuscular
by Crepuscular
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May 23, 2014
by Entoman
by Entoman
Mayfly larvae -wigglers preservation as bait [Page: 1, 2]
Jun 2, 2007 by Teacherprea in species Hexagenia limbata
Jun 2, 2007 by Teacherprea in species Hexagenia limbata
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Apr 29, 2014
by TNEAL
by TNEAL
Drunella cornuta on the Brodhead at Stroudsburg PA
Apr 21, 2014 by Reify in species Drunella cornuta
Apr 21, 2014 by Reify in species Drunella cornuta
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Apr 24, 2014
by Brookyman
by Brookyman