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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.

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.
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 Species Glossosoma lividum (Saddle-case Makers)

Where & when

Time of year : Summer

This species can be locally abundant.

In 26 records from GBIF, adults of this species have mostly been collected during July (58%), June (15%), September (8%), May (8%), and August (8%).

In 1 record from GBIF, this species has been collected at elevation of 643 ft.

Species Range

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References

  • LaFontaine, Gary. 1981. Caddisflies. The Lyons Press.

Caddisfly Species Glossosoma lividum (Saddle-case Makers)

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