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Lateral view of a Female Hexagenia limbata (Ephemeridae) (Hex) Mayfly Dun from the Namekagon River in Wisconsin
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.

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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Stonefly Genus Strophopteryx (Early Brown Stoneflies)

Strophopteryx fasciata is the most important species of Early Brown Stoneflies.

Where & when

In 80 records from GBIF, adults of this genus have mostly been collected during March (38%), February (29%), April (14%), and January (13%).

In 14 records from GBIF, this genus has been collected at elevations ranging from 20 to 2723 ft, with an average (median) of 673 ft.

Genus Range

Specimens of the Stonefly Genus Strophopteryx

2 Male Adults
2 Female Adults
1 Nymph

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Stonefly Genus Strophopteryx (Early Brown Stoneflies)

Taxonomy
4 species (Strophopteryx arkansae, Strophopteryx cucullata, Strophopteryx inaya, and Strophopteryx limata) aren't included.
Genus Range
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