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

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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
Map of specific collection sites

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)

Taxonomy
  1. Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
  2. » Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
  3. » Class Insecta (Insects)
  4. » Order Trichoptera (Caddisflies)
  5. » Family Hydroptilidae (Microcaddisflies)
  6. » Genus Oxyethira (Cream and Brown Microcaddisflies)
  7. » Species pallida (Cream and Brown Microcaddisflies)
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