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Lateral view of a Male Baetis (Baetidae) (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Mystery Creek #43 in New York
Blue-winged Olives
Baetis

Tiny Baetis mayflies are perhaps the most commonly encountered and imitated by anglers on all American trout streams due to their great abundance, widespread distribution, and trout-friendly emergence habits.

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.
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Salt and Pepper Microcaddisflies

This common name refers to only one genus. Click its scientific name to learn more.

Caddisfly Genus Agraylea

These are often called Salt and Pepper Microcaddisflies.
The most widespread and important species in this genus is Agraylea multipunctata, but the others may have localized areas of importance.

Salt and Pepper Microcaddisflies

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