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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.

Outlet stream of Upper Titcomb Lake From Titcomb Basin in Wyoming

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Lateral view of a Male Baetidae (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Mystery Creek #308 in Washington
This dun emerged from a mature nymph on my desk. Unfortunately its wings didn't perfectly dry out.
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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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Brown Duns

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

Mayfly Family Ameletidae

These are often called Brown Duns.
See Ameletus for details. It is the only genus in this family.
Male Ameletus vernalis (Brown Dun) Mayfly Dun
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Male Ameletus vernalis (Ameletidae) (Brown Dun) Mayfly Dun from the Touchet River in Washington
Added by Bnewell on April 30, 2012
Collected April 28, 2012 from the Touchet River in Washington and added by Bnewell on April 30, 2012
Male Ameletus oregonensis (Brown Dun) Mayfly Spinner
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Male Ameletus oregonensis (Ameletidae) (Brown Dun) Mayfly Spinner from Hungry Horse Creek in Montana
Added by Bnewell on June 28, 2011
Collected May 11, 2005 from Hungry Horse Creek in Montana and added by Bnewell on June 28, 2011
Ameletus celer (Brown Dun) Mayfly Nymph
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Ameletus celer (Ameletidae) (Brown Dun) Mayfly Nymph from Swamp Creek in Oregon
Collected July 13, 2011 from Swamp Creek in Oregon
Added by Bnewell on July 15, 2011
Collected July 13, 2011 from Swamp Creek in Oregon and added by Bnewell on July 15, 2011
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