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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.
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Caddisfly Species Oxyethira pallida (Cream and Brown Microcaddisflies)
Where & when
Time of year : June through October
Preferred waters: Lakes and streams
In 70 records from GBIF, adults of this species have mostly been collected during June (33%), July (29%), August (21%), and September (9%).
In 34 records from GBIF, this species has been collected at elevations ranging from 187 to 8530 ft, with an average (median) of 2799 ft.
Species Range
Larva & pupa biology
Current speed: Slow
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References
- LaFontaine, Gary. 1981. Caddisflies. The Lyons Press.
Caddisfly Species Oxyethira pallida (Cream and Brown Microcaddisflies)
Species Range
Resources
- NatureServe
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility
- Described by Banks (1904)