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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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Caddisfly Genus Culoptila (Saddle-case Makers)

Where & when

In 58 records from GBIF, adults of this genus have mostly been collected during June (33%), July (28%), August (21%), May (10%), and April (7%).

In 15 records from GBIF, this genus has been collected at elevations ranging from 801 to 10331 ft, with an average (median) of 5420 ft.

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Caddisfly Genus Culoptila (Saddle-case Makers)

Taxonomy
1 species (Culoptila moseyli) isn't included.
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