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.
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Caddisfly Species Lepidostoma pluviale (Little Brown Sedges)
This is the most important Western species of Lepidostoma, and it can be very important to fly anglers.
Where & when
Time of year : June through September; best in June and July
Preferred waters: Rivers and lakes or still backwaters
In 50 records from GBIF, adults of this species have mostly been collected during July (48%), June (22%), August (18%), and September (6%).
In 46 records from GBIF, this species has been collected at elevations ranging from 1690 to 19701 ft, with an average (median) of 6493 ft.
Species Range
Larva & pupa biology
Shelter type: Round sand cases
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References
- LaFontaine, Gary. 1981. Caddisflies. The Lyons Press.
- Swisher, Doug and Carl Richards. 2000. Selective Trout. The Lyons Press.
Caddisfly Species Lepidostoma pluviale (Little Brown Sedges)
Species Range
Common Names
Resources
- NatureServe
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility
- Described by Milne (1936)